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Paul Scholes claims 'Raphael Varane's legs are looking sluggish' and slams Man United's defending after 3-2 defeat by Galatasaray saying the Red Devils' centre-backs were 'soft and weak'

Paul Scholes has slammed Manchester United's defending during their Champions League defeat to Galatasaray on Tuesday night, while claiming Raphael Varane's 'legs looked sluggish'.

Erik ten Hag's side succumbed to their second straight defeat in all competitions, with Wilfried Zaha, Kerem Akturkoglu and Mauro Icardi scoring while Rasmus Hojlund netted two goals for the home side.

After the game, Paul Scholes and his former team-mate Rio Ferdinand questioned Man United's defending during the game, with Scholes expressing his concern over the 30-year-old French centre-back.

'I worry about Varane a bit, he has been one of the very best defenders around, in that same ilk at Real Madrid,' Scholes said to TNT Sports.