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Erik Ten Hag and Raphael Varane's relationship has been damaged
It all started at the Manchester derby last month when the two had a difference of opinion and ended in a rift between the two. Reportedly, Raphael Varane is not happy that Erik ten Hag prefers Johny Evans over him and I am also a bit surprised why Raphael Varane is not starting again after recovering from injury. I think competition between players is quite natural, but throwing away Raphael Varane for Johny Evans or Harry Maguire in Manchester United's defense is a bit selfish. After Ronaldo, De Gea, Sancho, and now it's Raphael Varane's turn to be the target of this Dutch coach. Do you think Erik ten Hag's actions were correct? Or is he actually the source of chaos in the Red Devils squad?
Maguire and Evans is not a pairing many would have seen coming in the summer, when Maguire was being linked with a move away and Evans was a free agent after leaving relegated Leicester. But with the injuries at the back, the availabilities are now the desirables. I think Ten Hag sees Maguire and Varane as being in direct competition for the right side of central defense. I know Maguire have also played on the left but for the sake of balance, the manager prefers him at RCB and the crux is that.. Varane can't play ahead of Maguire at the moment and Maguire can't play at LCB because he struggles at that position. Hence Varane is being dropped.