French defender Raphael Varane suffered an unfortunate injury in his Italian debut on August 11th, leaving the field after just 20 minutes with a left leg injury. Despite a valiant effort, Como were ultimately eliminated from the Coppa Italia after losing a penalty shootout.
The 31-year-old, born in Lille, France, felt discomfort in his left leg during the match against Sampdoria. After just 20 minutes, Varane winced in pain and was assessed by the team doctors. They deemed him unable to continue and he was substituted off.
This match marked Varane’s debut for his new club Como, however, the severity of his injury is still unclear and further medical examinations are needed to determine a recovery timeline. For a player who has battled numerous injuries throughout his career, this setback is another blow.
During his time at Real Madrid, Varane’s injury record surpassed that of most professional players. As he has aged, these issues seem to have become more frequent. In his three years at Manchester United, he suffered a total of eight injuries, including a two-month absence towards the end of the 2023-24 season, only returning in the final stages of the campaign.
Manchester United’s management expressed concerns about Varane’s frequent injuries, which ultimately influenced their decision to not renew his contract and allowed him to leave on a free transfer in the summer. It seems their apprehensions were justified. Varane’s first appearance for Como ended in injury, and the team, managed by Cesc Fàbregas, were eliminated from the first round of the Coppa Italia after a disappointing penalty shootout defeat.
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