Manchester United have confirmed Raphael Varane will be out “for a few weeks” after the defender suffered a groin injury while on international duty.
Varane was substituted during the first half of France’s 2-1 win over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday night.
After returning to Manchester on Monday, the 28-year-old was assessed by United’s medical staff on Tuesday with tests revealing he is set for a spell on the sidelines.
“Raphael Varane sustained a groin muscle injury in the UEFA Nations League final and has commenced rehabilitation at the club. He will be out for a few weeks,” a United statement said.
The news will come as a further blow to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is already without captain Harry Maguire.
Maguire has missed the last two games with a calf problem and is unlikely to be fit to face former club Leicester on Saturday despite returning to light training during the international break.
