Raphael Varane says players’ opinions being ignored over ‘damaging’ new rules

VAR-ANE: Raphael Varane says new guidelines on added time are “damaging” to the game (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has hit out at the “damaging” new guidelines on added time and conduct for this season’s Premier League and asked why players’ opinions are not being heard.

Competitions around the world have been instructed to more accurately calculate time lost to stoppages this season, including goal celebrations and VAR checks.