Eric Bailly accuses Manchester United of English bias

Eric Bailly has taken a thinly veiled swipe at what he believes was Manchester United’s indulgence of Harry Maguire, Report informs via The Telegraph.

The Ivory Coast centre half, who joined Marseille on a season long loan last month, has lifted the lid on his frustration at being routinely overlooked for Maguire by accusing United of prioritising the selection of English players.

New manager Erik ten Hag has dropped Maguire for the past four matches after the United captain’s poor start to the season.

But Bailly believes the England defender has previously benefited from preferential treatment at Old Trafford because of his nationality and that such favouritism weakened the team.

Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League tie away to Tottenham Hotspur, Bailly said: “The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance.