Raphael Varane has been majestic for Manchester United alongside Lisandro Martinez since returning to the facet.

The Frenchman’s efficiency in opposition to Leicester Metropolis on Thursday night was nearly flawless and helped the Purple Devils to a different clear sheet and their third victory in a row.

The statistics affirm how nicely the World Cup winner performed.

Varane received 100% of his tackles and 100% of his floor duels.

He achieved 87% cross accuracy, made 53 passes, together with 5 lengthy balls.

He additionally received 3 out of 4 aerial duels and made 3 clearances.

Raphael Varane’s recreation by numbers vs. Leicester:

100% tackles received
100% floor duels received
87% cross accuracy
62 touches
53 passes
5 lengthy balls
3/4 aerial duels received
3 clearances

One other big efficiency. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/DI9B1XbeFF

— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) September 1, 2022

If Varane and Martinez can keep match, it’s onerous to see how stalwarts Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, each on the bench in opposition to Leicester, can drive their manner again into the workforce.

Varane appears comfy with Lisandro’s fashion of play. As @Utd_Analytics notes, “Martinez proactive defending and aggressiveness fits Varane. Varane has extra surety and may play his pure recreation. Maguire was usually in-between or hesitant which causes disfunction.”

In United Matchday Journal, Darragh Fox likens the pairing to the Varane-Ramos partnership at Actual Madrid.

Discover how Martinez proactive defending and aggressiveness fits Varane. Varane has extra surety and may play his pure recreation. Maguire was usually in-between or hesitant which causes disfunction. #MUFC

— ManUtd Analytics ⚽ (@Utd_Analytics) September 1, 2022

The pair have received three out of three video games once they have been paired at centre again collectively and solely conceded one purpose.

It’s fairly a outstanding achievement for a brand new partnership who had by no means performed collectively earlier than being thrown in on the deep finish after a 4-0 drubbing in opposition to Brentford.

The pair’s heroics have helped United climb from backside of the desk to fifth in simply three video games.

 
 

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