Man United news: Expert lambasts ‘shocking’ Raphael Varane after what he’s seen – ‘not good enough’
Noel Whelan has slammed the “disappointing” arrival of Raphael Varane at Man United after his “shocking” mistake against Arsenal.
The former Leeds striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the “world-class” 28-year-old was “supposed to transform” the Old Trafford club – but just “hasn’t been good enough” this term.
Arsenal took the lead inside just two minutes during their 3-1 win over Man United on Saturday (23 April) after Varane and Alex Telles both failed to deal with a cross – allowing Bukayo Saka to get his shot off.
The France international had been restored to the lineup after three games out – coming in for Harry Maguire.
Reported £41million signing Varane has managed just 19 Premier League appearances in a campaign plagued by injury.
Whelan claimed the former Real Madrid star “hasn’t done enough” to become a “leader” at Old Trafford.
“Varane has been so disappointing,” he told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury.
“He’s a world-class player, and he was supposed to be the one who was going to transform Man United and that defence. Everyone expected a lot more.
“His form has just summed up Man United’s season. Mistakes which have cost them dearly, just like that shocker against Arsenal.
“There’s no continuity in this side whatsoever. It’s just a bunch of individuals out there. On paper, they look great – but they don’t have a way of playing.
“Varane just hasn’t played enough football. He should be one of these leaders in the side, but he hasn’t done enough – and he should be doing better, it hasn’t been good enough.
“Ten Hag has got a lot of work ahead to work out how he’s going to fit all these superstars into one team.”
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