He decided not to use Varane and this defender had a great game against Everton

Raphael Varane suffered a major injury in the Manchester derby, the injury in a disastrous display by Erik ten Hag's side, who were unable to show a good level on the pitch, and were exposed for their weaknesses as a team, the pressure in this game consumed them, in addition to the result, the French central defender was injured.

Thursday's game was a test for the Red Devils who had to win in Cyprus starting the game at a disadvantage because of a mistake by Tyrell Malacia, a player who would later be replaced in great form by the Englishman, Luke Shaw. The defence has to find a balance despite the absentees, with Harry Maguire unlikely to return this week.

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The aim for the Old Trafford side will be to get back to being an attacking fortress, and to be able to take advantage of the fact that their attack is waking up. It is time to be able to find ways in which players can add to the team regardless of how long they have been at the club or what role they have in the team. The effort has to be there from every player in the institution.

The line-up can change too much from week to week, there are opponents who demand things that others don't, that invites Erik ten Hag to vary his strategy for each game, he did it in the last Europa League game at half-time and it worked, and in this Premier League game against Everton he ended up showing that he also knows how to adjust his approach to improve.

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The player performed well in the games he was needed, with Erik ten Hag giving him the confidence for the second game in a row and partnering the Argentine, Lisandro Martinez. The Swedish central defender was key to the Red Devils' defence and there was no need to demand a forced return for Varane, who was given a few minutes at the end to defend the partial victory, which ended in three points for Man Utd.