Football news - Raphael Varane sidelined for month as problems deepen for struggling Real Madrid

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Updated 30/10/2018 at 13:14 GMT

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is expected to be sidelined for a month with a thigh injury he sustained in the humiliating 5-1 Clasico defeat by Barcelona on Sunday.

Raphaël Varane (Real Madrid) and Barcelona.

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"(Varane) has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the adductor longus in his right leg," said Madrid in a statement Tuesday.

Spanish media reports suggested the French defender will be sidelined until late November, leaving interim coach Santiago Solari short of options in central defence.

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Solari was appointed on Monday after Julen Lopetegui was sacked following a dismal start to the season, with Madrid languishing ninth in La Liga.

Striker Mariano Diaz is also set to miss 10 days with a hamstring injury.

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