Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has been ruled out for “a few weeks” with a groin injury picked up on international duty.

The France international went off injured during the Nations League final win against Spain on Sunday.

The 28-year-old has started six of United’s games this season after signing from Real Madrid in August.

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Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already missing defender Harry Maguire with a calf problem.

“Raphael Varane sustained a groin muscle injury in the Nations League final and has commenced rehabilitation at the club,” United said in a statement.

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“He will be out for a few weeks.”

United are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Leicester City in the Premier League.

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Solskjaer’s side also have games coming up against Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City and play Atalanta in the Champions League.

BBC