Raphael Varane OUT of Man Utd starting XI against Brighton after falling ill in warm-up as Victor Lindelof replaces star
RAPHAEL VARANE is OUT of Manchester United’s clash with Brighton after falling ill during the warm-up.
Victor Lindelof will replace the former Real Madrid centre-back in Ralf Rangnick‘s starting line-up, while Tom Heaton joins fellow keeper Dean Henderson on the subs bench.
A statement on the club’s official Twitter account read: “Raphael Varane has pulled out of tonight’s starting line-up due to illness.
“Victor Lindelof will replace him in the starting XI, and Tom Heaton will be the addition to our bench.”
Rangnick has made some bold decisions ahead of the clash with Brighton.
He has decided to drop Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba as Fred and Anthony Elanga return to the fold.
It comes amid growing pressure at Old Trafford following a number of poor results.
Man Utd are searching for a first win since the winter break after dismal displays against Middlesbrough, Burnley and Southampton.
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They currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, but will move back into the top four with a win over Brighton.
And Rangnick is preparing for a busy set of fixtures – which includes travelling to Leeds on Sunday before taking on Atletico Madrid in Europe four days later.
Meanwhile, Graham Potter’s Seagulls will move within five points of the Champions League places themselves if they can secure victory at the Theatre of Dreams.
Brighton have not lost in seven league matches – a run which stretches back to the middle of December.
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