Man United Duo to Miss Nottingham Clash After World Cup Run

• Man United could be without Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez when they resume Premier League action
• The two centre-backs are said to have been granted a week off after their involvement in the 2022 World Cup final
• Varane and Martinez were on two opposing sides during the Sunday cracker which Argentina won in the shootouts after a pulsating 3-3 draw
• Ten Hag could therefore have to settle for the pairing of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof at the heart of his defence

Man United pair Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are reportedly set to miss the Red Devils' Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.

Action is due to resume in top European leagues in the coming days after it was put on hold due to the 2022 World Cup.

United are scheduled to mark their return with a Carabao Cup clash against Burnley on Wednesday, December 21, at Old Trafford.

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Erik ten Hag's charges will immediately shift their focus to Tuesday, December 27, when they will take on Nottingham at the Theatre of Dreams.

Will Varane and Lisandro face Nottingham?

The Telegraph reports the Man United defensive duo is unlikely to feature against Nottingham following their World Cup run.

The two reached Sunday’s draining World Cup final in Qatar on opposing sides with Martinez’s Argentina stunning Varane's France on penalties after an epic 3-3 draw after extra time.

Varane was heavily involved in the clash as he played for 113 minutes, with Martinez, who made five appearances for Argentina benched for the final.

Metro UK now claims the two centre-backs have been granted some day offs by Man United to recover before they link up with their club teammates much later.

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In their absence, Ten Hag is likely to pair Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof at the heart of his defence.

Varane, Martinez embrace in Qatar

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United duo Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were spotted sharing a heartwarming moment, after the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar on Sunday, December 18.

Varane and Martinez have struck a formidable partnership at Old Trafford, after the latter linked up with the former at the Theatre of Dreams in the summer.

However, the two were on opposing sides during the global football showpiece, with Martinez sporting the light blue and white kit.