Manchester United supporters were delighted to see Raphael Varane get back onto the pitch in France’s 2-1 win over Denmark at the World Cup but are crossing their fingers that he stays injury-free ahead of his return to Carrington.
The defender started the match - his first outing in more than a month - and lasted 75 minutes before being replaced as the world champions became the first country to qualify for the knockouts.
Varane had been a doubt for the tournament after suffering a knee injury against Chelsea in October, the 29-year-old coming off in tears, clearly fearing his trip to Qatar could be in jeopardy. He didn’t play for United again before the break in the season.
