Raphael Varane has been one of the real success stories under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United so far this season.
He arrived at the club last summer and was seen as a pivotal addition to help solidify the Red Devils' defence. However, rarely was he able to sustain a settled run in the side during his first full campaign which was plagued by niggling injuries and illnesses.
Despite being brought in to be an almost guaranteed starter, it was telling that due to his fitness issues, nine United players accumulated more league minutes than the Frenchman last season. Upon joining the club, Ten Hag placed Varane on a bespoke training programme in order to fast-track his return to form, and it’s fair to say he’s rewarded the Dutchman with a number of standout displays in the campaign so far.
