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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 34
- Clean sheets
- 13
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Yellow cards
- 2
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On that turn on the half way circle, play Lindelof or Maguire in that exact same situation and it's either a goal or a straight red. He's showing great physicality and has that calmness about him that I really like. He's also a little more adventurous going forwards with the ball, although it is quite clear why he's not a midfielder. Lewandowski was tamed, and Varane also did a great job at covering for some of AWB's positional lapses down the flank.
Interesting theory.
ETH basically said Varane is the leader of the defence. And even recently Shaw complimented Varanes leadership and communication for helping him settle as CB.
With his quite and calm demeaner, he gives the impression of not being the leader, but I see him as the leader of the defense even when Licha is on the pitch, for example you can see it when the team is defending a set-piece.
He clearly doesn't do enough finger pointing to be a leader.,
Well... added to this, at Etihad we fell apart completely at the back when Varane went off. Its those games we see the benefits.
Of course, for big games you really want all your best players (so thats Varane, Martinez and Casemiro as the trio)
He's been a revelation this season, which is sort of a funny thing to say given his entire career. I genuinely thought he was finished after last season, he only ever looked good in glimpses and could barely stay fit. We really need a good backup for him so we can manage his playing time a little better, we look so much better and calm when he plays.
He can be rested against Leicester. Lindelof is an able deputy to handle Leicester forwards.
We have a big final coming and really need this guy fit .
We have a big final coming and really need this guy fit .
He's a very good player and massive for us when fit. I will say though, anyone thinks he's better than Martinez at this stage clearly arent watching. Martinez has performed at a level I haven't seen at this club since Rio, at times he's a one man defender and fantastic playmaker all rolled into one. They compliment each other fantastically thankfully and are easily our best partnership since Rio and Vidic but I do think its pretty clear who is the better of the two.
He was a key player even though he tends to go under the radar.
If Martinez is our Ferrari, aggressive and assertive, Varane is the Rolls Royce. Understated while reliable and almost perfect.
Well deserved rest for him. Expect him to start the next two, rest for West Ham and back against Liverpool. I think ETH has managed him well as I can imagine under Ole or Jose he'd get run into the ground.
On the Talk of The Devils podcast someone said there’s concern in the club about Varane’s knees. That’s why he can only play one game/week. Not ideal, if true. Could this be a Lesley King scenario?
Who?
Man Utd 2:1 Barcelona
He was magnificent today and not just that last save but the whole game
Him and Wan-Bissaka marauding forward to setup a move for Anthony was not what I was expecting tonight.
A clearance as important as a goal here. With him, Barcelona almost has no threat running in behind even if we pushed the line high
Unreal tonight. Going from Maguire and Lindelof to him and Martinez is quite something.
There was one moment where Barca broke and I started to absolutely shit my pants, until I saw Varane was the defender in the danger position. I instantly felt, ahhhhh no worries.
Absolutely incredible footballer.
We're so lucky to have him. Absolutely colossal and plays so well with Martinez.
The clearance was great, Lewa wasn't offside.
World class
Has Lewa played tonight?
Brilliant
Beautiful game
Think that was Varane's best game for us so far, partnership with Martinez is the best in the league
Has he actually had knee injuries since joining? I thought it was all pulled muscle. Or are they related?
Retired from International football now too. Hopefully that prolongs his career with us.
That last save, the highlight of the game for me. 
Europa League Varane. Such an excellent defender, just goes about his business quietly and gets shit done.
His experience and reading of the play is so important for us.
His experience and reading of the play is so important for us.
Him and Martinez, what a partnership.
World class defender. And a leader. What a player
Beautiful man and player What a partnership to have in him and Licha (and Shaw).
What a partnership to have in him and Licha (and Shaw).Him and Martinez are elite, what a CB pair we have.
Best central defence partnership in Europe for my money
Was that called offside? Didn't look off in the replay though. Definitely a goal saving block. What a man! What a player! Need to keep him fit.That last save, the highlight of the game for me.
Still can't believe this classy beauty plays for us 
Rolls Royce at the back
Rolls Royce at the back
Varane. Nuff said.
He is simply the best defender we've had since Ferdinand
Yes! It’s like night and day!
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