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Eric Bailly faces up to five months out following knee surgery for an injury he picked up during Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Tottenham in their pre-season contest.
This will be the fourth time Bailly has been sidelined since joining from Villareal in 2016. The Ivory coasted has missed a total 34 games and spent 159 days out of action (not including the 19 games and 154 days is expected to miss, as per Transfermarkt).
With legs seemingly made from papier mache, Bailly is hobbling his way towards the end of his four-year contract which is set to expire in June next year.
Teammate Diogo Dalot has taken to Instagram in solidarity for his fallen comrade.
He said: “Get well soon my general”
While United have proven to be a loyal bunch recently, having given some fairly questionable extensions to the likes of Ashley Young and Phil Jones this year alone, we’d expect walking wounded Bailly won’t be awarded the same courtesy.
Then again, this is United. Anything is possible.
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