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Zidane hopes Varane's injury issues are not psychological

The France international was replaced early on in Los Blancos' win over Alaves, but his manager is positive over his injury

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is hopeful that an injury sustained by Raphael Varane during Sunday's 3-0 La Liga win against Alaves is not serious, but is concerned the defender may have a psychological issue with his fitness.

Varane, making his comeback having been sidelined for just over a month, started the game alongside Pepe as Zidane opted to rest Sergio Ramos, but the French defender could only complete 11 minutes before being replaced by Dani Carvajal, prompting a defensive reshuffle.