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George Smith

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag makes Eric Bailly admission after Liverpool FC performance

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that Eric Bailly's impressive second-half performance against Liverpool in Bangkok on Tuesday has not given him a selection headache.

The Ivory Coast international, who has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer, stepped off the bench at half-time against Jurgen Klopp's side and produced an excellent display. Winning almost everything defensively, he also played a key role in United's fourth goal, sparking the counter-attack with an excellent piece of skill and a willing run, eventually resulting in Facundo Pellistri scoring from close range.

It was the centre-back's first appearance for United in 2022, last playing for the club in the 3-1 win over Burnley at Old Trafford back in December. He is considered fourth in the pecking order for a place at centre-back, with Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof all ahead of him.

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