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Steven Railston

Manchester United receive double injury boost ahead of Premier League fixture vs Leeds

Raphael Varane and Edinson Cavani should be available for selection when Manchester United play Leeds on Sunday.

Varane was named in the starting XI against Brighton earlier this week but was forced to pull out of the match through sickness.

Ralf Rangnick confirmed Varane had 'stomach problems' after the match. The centre-back has now made a full recovery from his bout of sickness and he'll be in contention to make his 20th appearance of the season for United at Elland Road against Leeds.

Victor Lindelof performed well in Varane's absence on Tuesday and that could give Rangnick a selection dilemma.

Cavani started against Burnley at Turf Moor but wasn't available to play against Southampton or Brighton through injury.

The 35-year-old has been suffering from a groin problem but he returned to full training this week ahead of the Leeds clash.

That means he should be in contention to play at Leeds this weekend, but his record with injury this season doesn't guarantee that he'll be fit enough to take part, as Cavani has actually been unavailable for just under 50 per cent of United's fixtures this term.

Rangnick will deliver United's full team news at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

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