Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is convinced Willy Kambwala has the attributes of a modern centre back.
06.12.2023 - 19:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Raphael Varane is out of Manchester United's Premier League game against Chelsea with a sore back.
Varane, 30, has now started one of the last 12 United games - against Copenhagen on October 24 - and he has not lined up in the Premier League since the 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on September 30.
Harry Maguire will continue at centre half alongside the recalled Victor Lindelof, while Jonny Evans has returned to the squad after a four-week absence with a thigh problem.
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United signed Varane from Real Madrid in August 2021 and his time at the club has been beset by fitness issues.
This season alone, United have said Varane has missed games due to a lack of full fitness, illness and now a sore back.
Tonight is the 40th matchday squad Varane has been absent from out of a possible 132 games.
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