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Isaac Johnson

Victor Lindelof could be about to get an unexpected lifeline at Manchester United

Victor Lindelof Manchester United Raphael Varane Harry Maguire Erik ten Hag Lisandro Martinez Europa League Everton Omonia

Victor Lindelof is the fourth-choice centre-back at Manchester United and he showed why in his only start of the season so far.

He played the whole game alongside Harry Maguire in the 1-0 Europa League loss to Real Sociedad last month and hadn’t been seen since, until Sunday. The Sweden captain came on for the injured Raphael Varane in the first half with club skipper Maguire also sidelined.

Last season, Lindelof enjoyed an unanticipated number of matches amid Varane’s persistent setbacks. In all he tallied 35 games, more than first-choice Varane’s 29.

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