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Manchester United boss Ten Hag denies rift with Rafaël Varane

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed reports of a rift with defender Raphaël Varane.

Varane, 30, has started just one of United's last eight games and has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January. Ten Hag has a record of fall-outs with senior players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho but the Dutchman insists Varane's absence from the team is down to stiff competition for places.

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"Rapha Varane?