Varane closes in on Man United return after positive Rangnick update

Ralf Rangnick has confirmed the Frenchman’s potentially imminent return from a muscle injury as he faces problems for Edinson Cavani, Scott McTominay, Luke Shaw and Fred.

“I’m probably thinking of Raphael Varane,” the caretaker boss said when asked which of the absentees was closest to a return.

“He’s the one who can hopefully come back for at least one of the next two games against Liverpool or Arsenal. Along with the others, I don’t see them coming back in the next few days.

Saturday’s game against Norwich will come too soon for Varane, with United needing a win to reinvigorate their hopes of a top-four finish.

“We have to show a reaction,” Rangnick added.

“It’s a question of pride and honor and also a question of character. We have to show it to our fans. We also have to show it to ourselves.