Maguire, Varane, absent from first-team training ahead of Omonia game

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There was no Harry Maguire or Raphael Varane in training today, ahead of Man United vs Omonia tomorrow.

Manchester United Football Club have won one of their opening two Europa League fixtures this season, with the Red Devils needing to really push on and assert their dominance within the group.

Tomorrow night, the Old Trafford club take on Cypriot side Omonia. To put it simply, these are the games the 20-time Premier League champions simply have to be winning if they’re serious about topping their group.

Erik ten Hag’s players go into this one on the back of a poor derby day loss, so expect changes to take place. Either way, whatever side the gaffer puts out should be more than good enough to secure victory.

Anyway, ahead of the game, United have been training with two defenders absent. There was no Raphael Varane or Harry Maguire involved in today’s session, with the flight to Cyprus taking place later today.

Check out Laurie Whitwell’s tweet on the absences here:

Varane’s absence comes as no surprise. It has been claimed that United will approach the Frenchman’s issue with caution, which makes sense given his poor injury record last season.

As for Maguire, he’s not really flavour of the month right now. No doubt the Englishman will start games when back available as the manager genuinely trusts in his ability.

For now, though, this presents an opportunity for Victor Lindelof. The Swede is another who is a decent player within his own right, though he has suffered with confidence issues of his own over the last few years. I’d genuinely like to see how the former Benfica man gets on under Ten Hag before a final decision is made on his future.

Do you think there’s a way back for Harry Maguire at Man United? Let us know your thoughts in the comment box below.

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