Raphael Varane and Erik ten Hag's relationship is on the rocks following Varane's dwindling fortunes at Manchester United.
The former Real Madrid defender and 2018 World Cup winner has reportedly fallen out with ten Hag after he was dropped during Manchester United's clash with cross-city rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
Varane has obviously endured a torrid stint at Manchester United since he returned from injury. He is sparingly used by ten Hag and has been cutting a frustrated figure on United bench.
Erik ten Hag has opted for the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Johnny Evans in Man United defense options ahead of Varane.
According to sources close to United dressing room, Varane is specifically unhappy with ten Hag for starting Johnny Evans ahead of him in Man United defense.
The fallout between the French footballer and Dutch gaffer deepened after the match against Manchester City with Varane openly making his grievances known to the Dutch.
A frank exchange of opinions is said to have occured between the two before their relationship finally broke down beyond repair.
Raphael Varane and Erik ten Hag's dilemma in Man United defense
Erik ten Hag has an array of defenders at his disposal always fighting for a role. Last season, the Dutch mainly deploy Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez on center-back roles with Wan-Bissaka at the right-back while Luke Shaw manned the left-back role with Tyrell Malacia.
Harry Maguire was dropped to the bench as he could not live up to expectation. Now, the table has turned with Varane seemingly freezed out of ten Hag's new defense setup.
According to ten Hag, Varane's chances at Manchester United have so fallen since he has readily available hands - Victor Lindelof, Johnny Evans, and Sergio Reguilon - that could play well at his position
The Dutch has insisted Varane will have to fight for his place after he was sidelined due to injury.
Raphael Varane linked to Man United exit
With his Manchester United struggles not abating soon, Varane is now linked with a move away from Manchester United. Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in adding him to the Bavarians' defensive options with a January move more likely.
The former Real Madrid defender and 2018 World Cup winner has reportedly fallen out with ten Hag after he was dropped during Manchester United's clash with cross-city rivals Manchester City in the Premier League.
Varane has obviously endured a torrid stint at Manchester United since he returned from injury. He is sparingly used by ten Hag and has been cutting a frustrated figure on United bench.
Erik ten Hag has opted for the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Johnny Evans in Man United defense options ahead of Varane.
According to sources close to United dressing room, Varane is specifically unhappy with ten Hag for starting Johnny Evans ahead of him in Man United defense.
The fallout between the French footballer and Dutch gaffer deepened after the match against Manchester City with Varane openly making his grievances known to the Dutch.
A frank exchange of opinions is said to have occured between the two before their relationship finally broke down beyond repair.
Raphael Varane and Erik ten Hag's dilemma in Man United defense
Erik ten Hag has an array of defenders at his disposal always fighting for a role. Last season, the Dutch mainly deploy Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez on center-back roles with Wan-Bissaka at the right-back while Luke Shaw manned the left-back role with Tyrell Malacia.
Harry Maguire was dropped to the bench as he could not live up to expectation. Now, the table has turned with Varane seemingly freezed out of ten Hag's new defense setup.
According to ten Hag, Varane's chances at Manchester United have so fallen since he has readily available hands - Victor Lindelof, Johnny Evans, and Sergio Reguilon - that could play well at his position
The Dutch has insisted Varane will have to fight for his place after he was sidelined due to injury.
Raphael Varane linked to Man United exit
With his Manchester United struggles not abating soon, Varane is now linked with a move away from Manchester United. Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in adding him to the Bavarians' defensive options with a January move more likely.