Tag: Raphael Varane

FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1418428382, 1196044327 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United (L) and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal. Manchester United and arsenal meet in a Premier League match on September 4,2022 at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. ***LEFT IMAGE*** SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Erik ten Hag, Manager of Manchester United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Manchester United at Friends Provident St. Mary's Stadium on August 27, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on December 26, 2019 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Manchester United pair could miss Arsenal clash

Manchester United's defensive woes have deepened with the news that Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof are both set to miss at least a month of action due to injury and that could rule them out of Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford.
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane (C) is consoled by Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (L) and Manchester United's Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot (2nd R) as he leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on October 22, 2022.(Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

3 Manchester United starters to miss Arsenal clash

Manchester United face Arsenal without key players, including Raphael Varane, sidelined for weeks with an injury. Luke Shaw and summer signing Mason Mount are also ruled out. Possible debut for Rasmus Hojlund.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Blow to William Saliba’s World Cup final chances

Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane have rejoined the France squad in training, further reducing William Saliba's chances of involvement in the World Cup final.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could get World Cup final chance after 3rd illness in his position

An illness sweeping through the France camp ahead of the World Cup final could give William Saliba an outside chance of minutes in the fixture.
France's defender Raphael Varane (L) leaves the field to be replaced by France's defender William Saliba (C) during the friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, on March 25, 2022. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba’s World Cup start hopes dashed

William Saliba is now unlikely to start France's opening World Cup fixture against Australia on Tuesday, with the return of Raphael Varane to fitness.
Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane (C) is consoled by Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (L) and Manchester United's Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot (2nd R) as he leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on October 22, 2022.(Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Saliba an option for World Cup if Varane injury rules him out

The injury picked up by Raphael Varane at Stamford Bridge on Saturday could keep him out of the World Cup and William Saliba is apparently one of three replacements France would consider.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Harry Maguire of Manchester United runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

3 out, 2 back: Manchester United team news for Arsenal clash

Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba, and Edinson Cavani are set to miss the visit of Arsenal on Thursday, but two others could return for Manchester United.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Raphael Varane of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Key Manchester United man to miss Arsenal clash

Raphael Varane will miss Arsenal's trip to Old Trafford at the start of December after the defender picked up a hamstring strain against Atalanta midweek.
Aaron Ramsdale and David Seaman at London Colney (Photo via Ramsdale on Instagram)

3 Arsenal awards, injury updates, jail + more: Arsenal news roundup

It's Manager and Player of the month time and Arsenal are all over those awards, while we have some fitness updates for some key players over the next month.

Nicholas advises Arsenal to sign Varane

Charlie Nicholas has said that Arsenal need to sign "top centre half" Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.

Charlie Nicholas: Arsenal must sign Varane or van Dijk and Lacazette

Former Arsenal forward and pundit Charlie Nicholas has said the Gunners must sign Raphael Varane or Virgil van Dijk for the defence and Alexandre Lacazette for the attack.

Raphaël Varane: Koscielny is a complete player

Real Madrid defender, Raphaël Varane, hailed Laurent Koscielny's contribution to France's 1-0 win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night.

Varane hints at a move, could Arsenal make a bid?

Arsenal are on the lookout for a class defender and Raphael Varane is looking to develop more: could it be a perfect match?

Real Madrid continue Koscielny chase

by Lewis Ambrose Key Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has been linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer, and the Spanish giants don't seem...

Ex-player urges Arsenal to sign Raphael Varane

Former Arsenal man Charlie Nicholas has urged Arsenal to sign Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.