Manchester United defender Raphael Varane described the injury that forced him to be substituted at half-time against Brentford as “not too bad” when heading for the team bus.. Varane started alongside Victor Lindelof at Gtech Stadium on Saturday night, but when the players emerged for the second half, it became apparent he’d been substituted.. Harry Maguire was sent to warm up during the interval and he subsequently replaced Varane. United conceded a flurry of Brentford shots throughout the game and they looked to have snatched an unlikely victory in added time when Mason Mount found the back of the net.. ALSO READ: Mount and Onana brilliant but McTominay and Rashford awful – player ratings. ALSO READ: Furious Redknapp slams Rashford in rant during Brentford clash. Brentford didn’t deserve to lose the game and responded with a goal from defender Kristoffer Ajer in dramatic circumstances, which ensured the points were shared.. There were no United players willing to speak in the mixed zone after the game, but Varane provided a succinct update on the issue he sustained when leaving the stadium.. When asked how his injury was by the Manchester Evening News, Varane said: “Not too bad.”. Varane has suffered foot, leg, ankle, hamstring, muscular and groin injuries since signing for the club, but he’s been available for selection for the majority of this season.. The Frenchman is out of contract at the end of the season and United have not activated their option to give him a one-year contract extension. It’s understood Varane, who is one of the highest earners at the club, was hopeful of that option being triggered and that talks over a new contract have been put on hold.. United signed Varane from Real Madrid for £42million in August 2021. The 30-year-old has made 91 appearances in Manchester and he’s won the Carabao Cup.. United, who have been hit badly by injuries this season, also saw Victor Lindelof replaced in the second half, with the returning Lisandro Martinez making his first appearance after injury in his place.. “I can’t tell,” manager Erik ten Hag said when asked about the extent of the injuries. “We took Rapha off as a precaution at half-time and Victor we have to assess tomorrow.”
