The news about Raphaël Varane’s injury during Real Madrid’s match against Espanyol in Barcelona and the subsequent surgery has implications for both the player and the French national team.
Varane suffered a meniscus fracture in his right knee and underwent successful arthroscopy performed by Dr. Hervé Silbert, a knee specialist, at the Saint-Privat polyclinic in Béziers. While the official announcement from Real Madrid did not specify the duration of Varane’s unavailability, Spanish newspapers suggest he might be out between four and eight weeks.
If the recovery timeline falls within this range, it would likely mean Varane will miss the June South American tour with the French national team. The absence of such a key player is undoubtedly a setback, and the French coaching staff may need to make adjustments in Varane’s position for the upcoming matches.
Injuries are an unfortunate part of football, and the focus will now be on Varane’s rehabilitation to ensure his complete recovery and readiness for future competitions. The French national team will have to adapt its defensive lineup in his absence, highlighting the challenges that teams face in dealing with unforeseen setbacks.
