Raphael Varane the latest World Cup victim of football treadmill 

Chelsea already have two players ruled out of the World Cup, which begins in a month's time
Raphael Varane the latest World Cup victim of football treadmill 

IN TEARS: Manchester United's French defender Raphael Varane (C) is consoled by Manchester United's Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez (L) and Manchester United's Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot (2nd R) as he leaves the pitch after picking up an injury. Pic: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images

Premier League: Chelsea 1 Manchester United 1 

Raphael Varane is the latest high-profile player to fear his World Cup dream is over, after the Manchester United and France defender was injured in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday evening.

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