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Samuel Luckhurst

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly claim

Erik ten Hag insists nationality is irrelevant when it comes to his team selection process at Manchester United.

United defender Eric Bailly, on a season-long loan at Marseille, said in an interview with The Times the club "favour English players" but "Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic".

Bailly, 27, played 113 times for United across six seasons, averaging fewer than 20 appearances per season. It was reported last season the Cote d'Ivoire international specifically resented the privileges captain Harry Maguire enjoyed.

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