After being absent from the field since May due to knee surgery, Raphaël Varane made a comeback with Real Madrid against Copenhagen. The French international played the full 90 minutes, showcasing a strong performance that earned praise from the Bernabeu crowd. Despite having only three weeks of training and one official match under his belt, Varane received a call-up from Didier Deschamps for the French national team. Deschamps cited Varane’s importance and potential for the team, emphasizing the defender’s past contributions and the role he is expected to play in the future. Varane’s return to competition is seen as a positive development for both Real Madrid and the French national squad.
FRENCH TEAM: DESCHAMPS COUNTS ON VARANE
