Eric Bailly is at risk of an extended spell on the sidelines at Marseille after his shocking challenge resulted in an opposition player being rushed to hospital.
The defender, who is on loan from Manchester United this season, was shown a straight red card in the 15th minute of Marseille's fixture against amateur side Hyeres in the early stages of the Coupe de France clash on Saturday. Bailly, 28, connected studs-up with Almike Moussa N'Diaye's chest while stretching to win a bouncing ball, leaving his opponent requiring on-pitch treatment before he was taken to hospital in an ambulance for precautionary checks.
Despite the dismissal leaving Marseille with 10 men, the French giants progressed to the round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over their fourth-tier opponents thanks to goals from Alexis Sanchez and Bamba Dieng. However, that may not the last Bailly will be hearing about his moment of madness.
