Raphael Varane Warned About World Cup Position by France Boss Didier Deschamps Amid Injury Concerns

• France boss Didier Deschamps has sent a warning to French international footballers, saying he does not intend to select any injured players
• Raphael Varane falls into that category, as he is still recovering from an injury sustained a week ago
• With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with less than three weeks to go, the Manchester United star is facing a race against time to be fit

Manchester United central defender Raphael Varane's World Cup position is in serious jeopardy after France's boss, Didier Deschamps, warned about injured and recovering players.

Varane suffered a hamstring injury during United's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 22nd October.

The former Real Madrid defender was an important player for France as they won the 2018 World Cup, and his participation in this year's tournament is in serious doubt, according to the BBC.

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Considering Les Bleus' tough competition for places, Varane will need to be either fit or injury-free to be considered by Deschamps.

Varane warned by Deschamps

Deschamps has outlined that he will not be taking injured players to Qatar, raising fears about Varane's participation, according to MEN. He said that bringing injured players along is too much work.

“That’s clear and concise. I’ve said it before, I’ve never gone to a major competition with an injured player. Going to a major competition with players who aren’t fit takes up too much attention. And for those who do play, it takes up the medical staff’s time.”

Varane and Paul Pogba are facing a race against time to be fit and Deschamps has underlined his conditions for selection.

“One is that the player has recovered. That’s a condition. Without that, there isn’t even a question to be asked. The second thing is to evaluate their athletic condition."

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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar is less than three weeks away, and France are considered the tournament's favourites alongside Argentina and Brazil.

Varane in tears after injury

Sports Brief earlier reported on Raphael Varane being reduced to tears after he was injured against Chelsea.

The Man United defender was attempting to intercept Chelsea's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when his foot was stuck on 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.