Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after simply 20 minutes as a consequence of an harm

Raphael Varane endured a nightmare debut for Como after being withdrawn as a consequence of an harm within the first-half. 

The World Cup winner joined the Italian aspect as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired this summer season, turning into the membership’s fourteenth signing of the window as they put together for all times again within the prime flight after a 21-year absence.

The 31-year-old made 95 appearances for United earlier than asserting his resolution to go away in Could this yr.

The Frenchman would’ve been hoping for a contemporary begin with the Italian aspect nonetheless he was dealt a brutal setback after choosing up an harm. 

Throughout Como’s Coppa Italia conflict with Sampdoria, which they ultimately misplaced 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra-time, Varane limped off after simply 20 minutes.

By way of a submit on X, the central defender was later seen nursing his leg within the dugout, with an ice pack positioned firmly on prime as he stretched it out

The severity of Varane’s harm and whether or not it would rule him out are nonetheless unknown. 

Lately, Varane hailed the significance of Cesc Fabregas in convincing him to take the leap to hitch Serie A new boys Como.

‘My private ambition to return right here was to return and tackle a brand new problem. Cesc was actually an important particular person to persuade me,’ Varane stated at his unveiling this week.

‘It wasn’t a really specific dialogue per se, we talked about soccer. Very merely, I favored his philosophy of play. Now we have many concepts in widespread. Cesc clearly is an individual who likes to win.

‘I by no means had plans to return and play right here in Italy however in my profession I all the time need to preserve the doorways open. The Italian league is rising, they’re investing some huge cash and ambitions are very robust and excessive. It was a great time to return right here for my profession.’

Varane’s final recreation in a United shirt noticed him elevate the FA Cup as he began the 2-1 victory over Man Metropolis at Wembley.

And the defender insists there are loads classes he can take from his time in England into his new journey.

‘I learnt quite a bit in England,’ he stated. ‘The model was very completely different in comparison with the Spanish, one which was extra direct. 

‘The pace of the sport was a lot increased and there have been conditions the place you needed to assume and react in a short time and adapt to this very excessive tempo, which will definitely assist in Italy.’