Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is backing Raphael Varane to be the "leader" of United's defence under Erik ten Hag next season.
Varane, who will be looking to help France retain their World Cup crown later this year, joined United in a big-money deal from Spanish giants Real Madrid last summer, as the Old Trafford outfit looked to beef up their central-defensive options. He was signed to become the world-class partner that Harry Maguire had been looking for.
However, as a result of United's collective failures this season and frequent injury issues, Varane has struggled to lay down a marker. He has made just 19 appearances in the Premier League this season and 26 in all competitions, highlighting how often he has been unavailable.
