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Man Utd coach Rangnick provides positive update on Varane, Cavani

Manchester United interim coach Ralf Rangnick has said Raphael Varane and Edinson Cavani will return to training next week.

The duo have both been sidelined since suffering injuries in the draw with Atalanta at the start of November.

"They both cannot play tomorrow but they were part of the training session today, Edi even yesterday, for Rapha it was the first time he was on the pitch together with the team," Rangnick told a pre-match press conference prior to Wednesday's Champions League clash with Young Boys.

"If everything goes well I expect both of them back in full training next week, hopefully Monday next week they will be participating in all training sessions.

"Obviously, they're both top players, we would be happy to have them on board as soon as possible but especially with Rapha and his injury record in the past, we need to make sure that we will have him until the end of the season so it's also about sustainability and not only getting him fit as soon as possible.

"It would be great to have both players available as soon as possible but as I said, if possible, for the rest of the season."

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