Why Raphael Varane is dropped to the bench as Harry Maguire starts against West Ham - News Summed Up

Why Raphael Varane is dropped to the bench as Harry Maguire starts against West Ham


Maguire is back in the side after a recent groin injury (Picture: Getty)Erik ten Hag has opted to rest Raphael Varane for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham United with Harry Maguire coming into the side. Maguire appeared set to leave Old Trafford in the summer having been stripped of the club captaincy by Erik ten Hag. He would eventually remain in Manchester despite an offer from West Ham United, forcing his way back into the side with United’s backline ravaged by injury in the first-half of the season. ‘He played very good in October, November and December, but then picked up a small injury,’ ten Hag told Sky Sports ahead of kick-off. Varane is among the subs on Sunday afternoon (Picture: Getty)‘It’s a third game in a week we didn’t want to change too much, but to give Raphael Varane a rest.


Source: Metro February 04, 2024 14:45 UTC



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