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.
