Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has remained loyal to the Ivory Coast when naming his two Premier League idols. The 27-year-old is set to join up with his national team for two friendly games against France and England during the March break.
Having signed for the Old Trafford giants in 2016 for £34million from Villarreal, the Ivorian has played 113 matches for United in all competitions. However, only seven of those outings have come this season as he's struggled for game-time.
Raphael Varane was signed from Real Madrid last summer and Bailly also has Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and fit-again Phil Jones to contend with for a place in the back-line. It has prompted question marks over his United future despite the fact he signed a contract extension in 2021.
Brought to the UK six years ago by former United manager Jose Mourinho, the 41-cap international admits he always watched the Premier League and, when asked to pick out his footballing heroes, Bailly named two players familiar to the division — including a Manchester City favourite.
During an interview with MUFC media, Bailly said: "When I watched the Ivory Coast, I watched Didier Drogba a lot, he is a legend, a big player. We have Yaya Toure, they give a great example and they are also very good players.
"For me, Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba are two of the best players ever in this league." United player Bailly and the Ivory Coast will take on France (March 25) and England (March 29) during the international break.
neelambamnia
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You put wing back who can't even make a cross
leave it bro. he is a kid who just want his favourite players to play.
sudceiktuy
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Baily should give Maguire injury during training....
MRV7
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we need this lineup next game
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You put wing back who can't even make a cross
kg-4991
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Eric is the best defender at UTD. in my opinion just because his black and coming from Africa no wonder his having less game time. his been injury free for quite some time yet we have not seem a glimpse of him even when useless harry is scoring own goals he can't be dropped.
Don't mix racism with Man United.
Zeyabcnpuy
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we need this lineup next game
Backpackerinspace
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It makes me think racism will never end... This guy is far better than the 80m Fridge.
Keep on dreaming with the end of some relate to men's best entertainment gamesmanship... keep hoping anyways✌
Fukadeins
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Eric is the best defender at UTD. in my opinion just because his black and coming from Africa no wonder his having less game time. his been injury free for quite some time yet we have not seem a glimpse of him even when useless harry is scoring own goals he can't be dropped.
Vozcdkmnuy
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useless Maguire you 'll see wat is going to happen to the world cup England notion Tim you just wasting time going with Maguire am sorry England and Maguire
SteveBillionaire
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Bring back Ole he was far better than Ralf why cnt this guy and Varane be in defending line.
It makes me think racism will never end... This guy is far better than the 80m Fridge.
FabianSenny
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Bring back Ole he was far better than Ralf why cnt this guy and Varane be in defending line.
mancsupporter
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Ok