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

Raphael Varane’s criticism of Erik ten Hag should come as little surprise, but what the former Manchester United star said of the Old Trafford club should come as a stark warning to supporters.

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.