World Cup and four-time Champions League winner Varane speaks openly about the highs and lows of playing for Madrid and United

At the time, Ten Hag insisted he had no problem with the World Cup winner and said his absence was down to "tactical reasons" but now, in a fascinating interview with The Athletic, the defender has given his take on being dropped. "We had a robust discussion. We told each other some truths, but then I didn’t play for almost two months," he said.

Former Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane gives a damning review of Erik ten Hag's man-to-man management skills.