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2022-23 Performances


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6.7 Season Average Rating
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34
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Oranges038

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He just seems to stroll through games effortlessly at times.

Was very good tonight.
 

Blood Mage

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When fully fit only Dias is better than him in this league. I wish he wasn't made of glass. :(
 

Rolaholic

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His early return from injury truly saved our season, we looked almost dead in the water after him and Martinez both went down against Sevilla.

He's come back and brought stability back at the back and we were able to weather the storm on large part thanks to his defensive responsibilities and ability.

I genuinely think Liverpool likely would've gazumped us had we had to rely upon Lindelof and Maguire for the business end of the season.

Even with his injury troubles, I love him to bits. He's been very influential for us and he's enjoyed absolutely every second ofbplaying for United despite winning everything there is to win in the game.

Classy player and just as classy an individual
 

BorisManUtd

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His early return from injury truly saved our season, we looked almost dead in the water after him and Martinez both went down against Sevilla.

He's come back and brought stability back at the back and we were able to weather the storm on large part thanks to his defensive responsibilities and ability.

I genuinely think Liverpool likely would've gazumped us had we had to rely upon Lindelof and Maguire for the business end of the season.

Even with his injury troubles, I love him to bits. He's been very influential for us and he's enjoyed absolutely every second ofbplaying for United despite winning everything there is to win in the game.

Classy player and just as classy an individual
Tbf Shaw-Lindelof partnership was good as well but yeah Varane coming back still great thing.
 

Red in STL

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His best quality is that he never panics, he works out what he needs to do and then does it
 
Man City 2:1 Man Utd

criticalanalysis

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There's been posters saying Lindelof should be replacing him and that he should be worried about his place because the Swede has had some decent games (literally 10-15 of which he's had some very poor ones in that run) and not made any major mistakes. Bunch of reactional BS.

Games like this is exactly why Varane is Varane. There are levels to this. Even a clearly physically declined Varane is head and shoulders the better defender doing most of the 1 vs 1 duels; that's not to even mention the massive difference in experience and leadership.
 

Bobski

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Thought he could have been more aggressive in closing down the second volley.
 

Bubz27

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Haaland had one half chance today and it came when he went up against Lindelof. Varane dealt with him quite well.
 

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He and Lindelof were so comfortable against Haaland. Excellent.

The cnut was resorting to handbags.
 

Rolaholic

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Our best CB in my opinion, that's 2 matches in a row he made Haaland look like a passenger even when left 1v1 late today.
 

MetoTTT

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Our best player today. Hope he'll stay injury free and pivotal next season.
 

Strats

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I love him. Hope he will have enough in his tank to perform on this level for a few more years.

His retirement from international football might help him do so. Will need his rests during the international breaks.
 

A-man

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He was good but but great today. Unfortunately on the wrong side of his career peak.
 

OrcaFat

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Class act. Durability is the issue. We need one more CB to compete and cover all the games we’re down for next year.
 

Corey

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Thought at one point Haaland should defo had at least a yellow for punching, albeit softly, Varane to the back of his head after he lost a duel.
Does anyone have a video of this clip?
 

Sylar

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He's a smart defender,shame this feels like his first final loss
 

Oranges038

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Top performance and Motm for me, dealt with Haaland well, frustrated him so much that the yeti had to lash out at him, which I thought he should have at least had a yellow for.
 

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Him and Casemiro would have fit in seamlessly with the opposition. The rest of the team not so much.
 

Ayoba

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Just a world class CB. I wonder if he regrets coming joining us?
 
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