Lonnick: Against Wolves, I wantEd Lindelof to return, and it was safe not to let Varane start

According to the official website of Manchester United, Manchester United interim manager Ronnick said that the Red Devils' defense will be strengthened next Monday when they face Wolves.

Lonnick hopes Lindelof can play against Wolves, while Varane will also hasten his recovery and possibly start again. Lindelof has not played for the Red Devils since being forced off the field in the second half of a 1-0 win over Norwich City on 11 December due to breathing difficulties. He recovered well but has since tested positive for COVID-19, isolating and missing games against Newcastle United and Burnley. Varane came off the bench against Burnley.

Lonnick, who believes Lindelof will play Monday's first game of the new year against Wolves, said: "I hope Lindelof will be back then. Normally, if the next COVID-19 test is negative, he should be able to come back to this race. He didn't have any symptoms, so he shouldn't have any physical problems with that game. ”

Varane will also return to the game against Wolves as a starting player. The French centre-back returned to the pitch in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Monday night after injuring his thigh in the Champions League game against Atalanta in early November. Varane then came off the bench against Burnley, replacing Bailey after the 65th minute. However, Lonnick said this was only a precautionary measure after the recent downsizing.

Ronnick said: "I originally wanted him (Varane) to play, but after the last muscle injury, he was out for a few weeks, so we didn't want to make the same mistake again. So that's why he's sitting on the bench. ”

Lonnick also expressed his appreciation to Bailey, who had originally set off for the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon but was recalled before the match against Burnley. "Bailly left four days ago (before the match against Burnley) for the Africa Cup of Nations, but he's still in Spain and we ask him to come back," Lonnick said. Aside from our goal conceded, he did a good job, did a great job and he was focused. ”

In addition, Phil Jones can also strengthen United's defence, having played as a substitute against Newcastle.

(One Plus Seven)