The impending clash between Manchester United and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium next Sunday holds an unfortunate twist for the Red Devils, as they will be missing a crucial player in their lineup.

Man Utd could potentially face the North London giants without their standout defender, Raphael Varane.

Despite Manchester United’s recent comeback victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, their preparations for the upcoming match against Arsenal have been marred by a significant setback. Erik ten Hag’s team is already grappling with the absence of several key players due to injuries. Now, they could potentially face the North London giants without their standout defender, Raphael Varane.

Varane plays a key role in Man United’s defense

Having joined Manchester United from Real Madrid two years ago, Varane suffered an injury during the win against Nottingham Forest, prompting his early exit from the match’s second half. Presently, the prognosis indicates that he could be sidelined for a number of weeks.

According to reports from Sky Sports, the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup might be sidelined for a span of up to six weeks. This unfortunate timeline would not only exclude him from the impending clash against Mikel Arteta’s team on Sunday but also potentially prevent his participation in games against Brighton in mid-September and the highly anticipated match against Brentford in early October.

He will be staying out for 4 – 6 weeks

In parallel news, Manchester United has reportedly extended an offer to a Spanish player, yet the outcome remains uncertain as to whether these two prominent English football teams can successfully negotiate a deal. The proposed deal involves the potential transfer of the former Brighton player from Stamford Bridge to Old Trafford.