An uncomplicated ankle sprain.
The medical examinations carried out on Monday are reassuring for Raphaël Varane.
The participation of the French international in the World Cup (November 20-December 18) is not in question the day after his exit in the 40th minute of play on Sunday afternoon.
The central defender of Manchester United and vice-captain of the France team gave way to Manchester City (heavy 6-3 defeat) due to a shock received shortly after the half-hour mark, while his team n t was still conducted only with one goal.
According to our information, no bone tearing is to be reported and the ligaments are not too affected.
His trainer Erik ten Hag had chosen to take no risk by taking him out before the break.
Replaced by the Swede Victor Lindelöf, he did not go directly to the tunnel to receive treatment.
His coach, however, considered that the injury was significant enough to proceed with the replacement, but suggested that the heaviness of the score (3-0 from the 37th) was an additional reason to spare his defensive pillar.
Didier Deschamps must welcome the news of the day with relief.
Varane is more than ever a taulier with the Blues.
His absence against Denmark on September 25 (2-0 defeat) was glaring in the tricolor defense.