Raphael Varane is making steady progress and could be available to start France’s opening World Cup match against Australia on November 22.
The centre-half was named in the national team squad which quelled fears of a possible exclusion amid the knee injury picked up in last month’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Varane has not featured for United since sustaining the issue, which left him in tears amid concerns about his availability for the world champions.
The 29-year-old is facing a race against time to be fit for France’s first group match but has already started working with the ball again. Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps said Varane was in good spirits and confirmed the aim is for him to be ready by next week.
