Manchester United and France defender Raphael Varane has admitted that he is ‘happy’ this season after enduring an ‘irregular’ campaign last term following his arrival from Real Madrid.United signed the centre-back from Los Blancos on a four-year deal in August 2021.Varane is like a Safari Rally champion who’s forced to ride a bicycleWhile Varane has missed 17 matches through injury and illness during his United career so far, he has featured in six of Erik ten Hag’s side’s games so far this campaign, starting on five occasions. He has established a solid partnership with Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez.Varane: ‘Alex Ferguson came to meet me in 2011’The France international has since opened up about the club’s difficult season last time out, insisting that the team have made a positive start to the new season.”I’m very happy. I’m enjoying it a lot. Last season was irregular for me. This start to the season, we’re getting good results, taking pleasure in playing, in fighting together,” Varane told reporters, relayed by RMC Sport.”I also came to England to live emotions like that, and every game is a battle, a challenge. I like it. Being able to play regularly, having had a full pre-season, allows me to feel good on the pitch.”Varane is expected to feature for France in their upcoming Nations League matches against Austria and Denmark.UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE – GROUP STAGE, ROUND 5Division AThursday Croatia – Denmark 2-1 (0-0)/Sosa 49, Majer 79 – Eriksen 77/France – Austria 2-0 (0-0)/Mbappe 55, Giroud 64/Belgium – Wales 2-1 (2-0)/De Bruyne 11, Batshuayi 38 – Moore 50/Poland – Netherlands 0-2 (0-1)/Gakpo 14, Bergwijn 60/FridayGermany – Hungary 0-1 (0-1)/Szalai 17/Italy – England 1-0 (0-0)/Raspadori 68/Saturday21.45: (4.80) Czech R. (3.50) Portugal (1.91)21.45: (1.50) Spain (4.20) Switzerland (8.00)21.45: (2.90) Austria (3.40) Croatia (2.52)Sunday21.45: (3.60) Denmark (3.40) France (2.24)21.45: (2.40) Netherlands (3.50) Belgium (3.10)***odds are subject to change
