Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed in Friday’s press conference that Raphael Varane is ruled out for Saturday’s Premier League match against Norwich. The World Cup winner’s debut season has been disrupted by injuries and his latest setback could prove to be a damning blow to United’s top-four hopes.
Rangnick’s side enter Saturday’s match knowing that there is no margin for error if they are to close the gap to fourth-placed Tottenham between now and the end of the season. The German will be looking for a reaction from his side after a disappointing two weeks that have seen the United draw at home to Leicester and lose at Everton.
Varane missed last week’s 1-0 defeat at Goodison Park and, along with Scott McTominay, Fred, Luke Shaw and Edinson Cavani, is unavailable for selection against the Canaries. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are United’s most likely defensive partnership for the visit of Dean Smith’s side, but the return to fitness of Eric Bailly means Rangnick has options to cope without Varane.
