Raphaël Varane

Erik ten Hag has said that he doesn't believe Raphael Varane's injury is very ...

"From the first minute on we were not on the front foot, we were not brave in possession. But I think it’s that big, the injury, that he couldn’t carry on.” I'm surprised why we didn't bring it [belief] onto the pitch.

Manchester United and Man City both suffer injury blows in the first half of the derby, with Raphael Varane limping off for the visitors and Kyle Walker.

[Kyle Walker](/people/kyle-walker/) limping off to be replaced by [Sergio Gomez](/people/sergio-gomez/). [Victor Lindelof](/people/victor-lindelof/). [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/)'s miserable [Manchester derby](/football/manchester-derby/) first half was compounded when [Raphael Varane](/people/raphael-varane/) was forced off through injury shortly before half time.

Raphael Varane will undergo a scan on his ankle injury on Monday after being forced out of Manchester United's 6-3 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Entorse-a-une-cheville-pour-raphael-varane-manchester-united-examens-lundi/1357243), Varane has suffered a sprain and will undergo further tests on Monday once the swelling has reduced in order to determine the extent of the injury. [Raphael Varane](https://metro.co.uk/tag/raphael-varane/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) will undergo a scan on his ankle injury on Monday after being forced out of [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2)’s 6-3 defeat to [Manchester City](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-city-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK3) on Sunday. [Erling Haaland](https://metro.co.uk/tag/erling-haaland/?ico=auto_link_sport_P2_LNK1) and Phil Foden sealed a deserved win for the Premier League champions. Speaking after his side’s heavy defeat to City, Ten Hag rejected suggestions that he should punish his players in the same manner as he did after their 4-0 defeat to Brentford in August. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Manchester United suffered a 6-3 defeat at the hands of Manchester City. United were sunk by hat-tricks from Phil Foden and Erling Haaland who were superb ...

[Harry Maguire](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/harry-maguire/) or Lindelof. [Victor Lindelof](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/victor-lindelof/) who slotted next to Lisandro Martinez. [Erling Haaland](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/erling-haaland/) who were superb in the game.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an injury update on Raphael Varane following the club's 6-3 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.

[Manutd.com](https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/erik-ten-hag-provides-update-on-injury-to-man-utd-defender-raphael-varane-after-manchester-derby): “I don’t think so, that he would have carried on [if the score would have been closer]. Else, the manager may need to explore other options such as Axel Tuanzebe and Teden Mengi, who are completely out-of-favour. Varane has been a huge presence for United in central defence this term. But I think it’s that big, the injury, that he couldn’t carry on.” The Frenchman has had an injury record throughout his playing career but United will be hoping that the setback is not serious as they need plenty of depth for the hectic schedule. They were completed outclassed by their Manchester rivals. [Jadon Sancho struggles in heavy Manchester derby defeat](https://manutdnews.com/jadon-sancho-struggles-in-heavy-manchester-derby-defeat/) [Man Utd must beat Chelsea to Bundesliga striker deal in January](https://manutdnews.com/man-utd-must-beat-chelsea-to-bundesliga-striker-deal-in-january/) [Erik ten Hag provides fresh injury update on Raphael Varane](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-provides-fresh-injury-update-on-raphael-varane/) [Anthony Martial could be Erik ten Hag’s secret weapon against Man City](https://manutdnews.com/anthony-martial-could-be-erik-ten-hags-secret-weapon-against-man-city/) [Predicted Man Utd line-up vs Man City, Ronaldo dropped](https://manutdnews.com/predicted-man-utd-line-up-vs-man-city-ronaldo-dropped/) [Bruno Fernandes pledges long-term future to Manchester United](https://manutdnews.com/bruno-fernandes-pledges-long-term-future-to-manchester-united/) [Man City vs Man Utd: Premier League preview, team news, predicted line-ups and prediction](https://manutdnews.com/man-city-vs-man-utd-preview-team-news-predicted-lineups-and-prediction/) [Erik ten Hag gives his backing to Man Utd captain Harry Maguire](https://manutdnews.com/erik-ten-hag-gives-his-backing-to-man-utd-captain-harry-maguire/) [Van de Beek’s former agent blasts Man Utd over unfair treatment of the midfielder](https://manutdnews.com/van-de-beeks-former-agent-blasts-man-utd-over-unfair-treatment-of-the-midfielder/) [Manchester United team news: Erik ten Hag gives fitness updates on three key players](https://manutdnews.com/manchester-united-team-news-erik-ten-hag-gives-fitness-updates-on-three-key-players/) The Dutch tactician went on to acknowledge that the injury was obviously big enough to ensure that the Frenchman could not carry on playing for the remainder of the game. It was anticipated that they would carry on the recent form, but City were simply too good. While the result was hugely disappointing, the club also suffered a setback with Varane being forced off with an injury before the half-time interval of the derby. Speaking after the game, Ten Hag said that Varane would have been substituted early even if the scoreline was much closer in the opening half (3-0 down at the time). Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an injury update on Raphael Varane following the club’s 6-3 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.

Didier Deschamps could have a new injury worry six weeks out from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, as defender Varane sprained his ankle – the gravity of the injury is ...

You have to feel what the fans want from you and what they want. We want to make them happy, so we want to fight and win against teams like City and Liverpool. Thus it is too early yet to determine any length of absence for the France defender.

The ankle injury that Raphael Varane picked up during Manchester United's clash with Manchester City is allegedly not serious.

[Phil Jones](/people/phil-jones/) has also been left out of the club's Premier League and Europa League squads, with the Englishman only able to play in the domestic cup competitions this term. But I think it's that big, the injury, that he couldn't carry on." [Harry Maguire](/people/harry-maguire/) was absent for the Manchester derby due to a hamstring issue, while [Axel Tuanzebe](/people/axel-tuanzebe/) is also injured, leaving Man United short of options in the middle of their defence.