Arrive at Manchester United during the last weeks of the transfer market, the former central defender of real Madrid did not have time to properly prepare for the new season. Back from vacation, the French world champion had a single, unique week of preparation with the Red Devils. Lacking rhythm, Raphael Varane was preserved and left on the bench against Ukraine. The technical staff decided to start Kurt Zouma in the starting XI.

According to information from the team, the 28-year-old center-back was feeling muscle fatigue during the last few days. He should make his return from the next Blues match, Tuesday at Groupama Stadium in Lyon, against Finland. For his part, Presnel Kimpembe, his friend in central defense, should not start this third and last meeting of the international window in September. The Paris Saint-Germain captain took part in the first two confrontations and would need to take a breather due to pain.

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