Raphael Varane in Tears As World Cup Dream in Tatters After Injury at Stamford Bridge

• Raphael Varane had to be consoled by teammates as he was reduced to tears after he suffered an injury while in action on Saturday
• The Man United defender was attempting to intercept Chelsea's Aubameyang when his knee jolted into the turf
• The experienced centre-back was visibly distraught as he received treatment and could be seen covering his face with his shirt in tears as he left the pitch
• While the extent of his injury is yet to be determined, there are fears he could potentially miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Raphael Varane allowed emotions to get the better of him as he left the pitch in tears after he picked an injury while in action for Manchester United against Chelsea.

The Frenchman has formed an important part of Erik ten Hag's team and has been partnering with summer arrival Lisandro Martinez at the heart of United's defense.

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And on Saturday, October 22, he was drafted into the starting XI to command United's backline as they took on rivals Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

However, the former Real Madrid centre-back could not see the rest of the match after he picked up an injury in the second half.

According to The Sun, Varane suffered the injury as he tried intercepting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the Chelsea star sprinted down the left wing.

But as the defender stuck out his leg to make the tackle, his knee jolted into the pitch.

Raphael Varane in tears

While the extent of the injury remains unknown, there are fears the France international could potentially miss the 2022 World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off in mid-November.

And Varane appeared to be well aware of this as he was seen burying his head in his shirt in tears as his teammates consoled him.

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The 2018 World Cup winner was also visibly distraught as United medics treated him before he trudged off after a brief word with Erik ten Hag.

The United boss went on to introduce Victor Lindelof to replace Varane as the two teams settled for a 1-1 draw.

Jorginho found the back of the net for the hosts from the penalty spot in the 87th minute before Casemiro struck an equaliser for the Red Devils at the death.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United star Antony has got fans talking following his wild celebration after Casemiro's stoppage-time equaliser against Chelsea.

The Blues settled for a 1-1 draw with United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, October 22, with Jorginho finding the back of the net for the hosts.

The match initially looked destined to end in a goalless draw before Chelsea won a penalty in the 87th minute after Scott McTominay fouled Broja in the area.