Despite Speculation About Raphael Varane, Manchester United Confirm Mixed Injury News

November 24, 2023 Emmanuel FOOTBALL 0

Manchester United will be targeting a third successive Premier League win when they travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Sunday afternoon.

United signed off for the recent international break with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Luton Town almost a fortnight ago and will be eager to pick up where they left off. Victor Lindelof scored the only goal of the game to make it back-to-back league triumphs.

After an international break dominated by takeover speculation and uncertainty surrounding several players’ future at the club, United’s supporters will probably welcome the fact the football is about to do the talking again. But the Reds will have to be at the peak of their powers for the trip to Everton, who are going to be fired up in response to their recent 10-point deduction.

Below, MEN Sport brings you the very latest United headlines for the evening of Friday, November 24.

Ten Hag shares mixed injury news ahead of Toffees tussle

United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that goalkeeper Andre Onana will be available for the trip to Goodison Park. The summer signing from Inter Milan was forced to withdraw from the Cameroon squad last weekend after suffering an injury in their 3-0 win over Mauritius.

As a result, he left the Cameroonian camp early and played no part in their 1-1 draw with Libya on Tuesday. However, Ten Hag, speaking at Friday’s press conference, confirmed he had trained in preparation for the clash with Everton.

However, the United boss has warned that he could be without striker Rasmus Hojlund. The Dane went off in the win over Luton with a muscular problem and is touch-and-go for the short trip to Merseyside. He will be assed in the build-up to the game.

Ten Hag addresses Varane exit rumours

Ten Hag has claimed he knows nothing about speculation linking centre-back Raphael Varane with an exit from the club. There has been a recent increase in reports suggesting the Frenchman could leave Old Trafford in January after a recent reduction in game time.

The centre-back, who joined the club from Real Madrid in August 2021, has not started a Premier League game since September 30. He has started each of the last four league assignments on the bench, with the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans all recently preferred in the heart of the defence.

Speaking at his pre-Everton press conference, Ten Hag, in part, said: “Rapha Varane: I don’t know what you’re talking about. It’s rumours. Very important player, but there’s internal competition and there should be at a top club, as we are.”

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