Eric Bailly

2022 - 9 - 8

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(Video) Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly jibe over English bias (Stretty News)

Eric Bailly made headlines earlier this week when he accused Manchester United of bias towards English players when selecting the team.

“I can’t say nothing about that. [The Ivorian said that United should avoid doing that in the future to give everyone a chance](https://strettynews.com/2022/09/06/eric-bailly-aims-dig-at-manchester-united/) and also went on to admit that he hopes Erik ten Hag can change that dynamic. [Predicted Man United line-up vs Real Sociedad: Casemiro and Ronaldo to start](https://strettynews.com/2022/09/07/predicted-man-united-line-up-vs-real-sociedad-casemiro-and-ronaldo-to-start/)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly claim (Manchester Evening News)

Eric Bailly claimed Man United favour English players despite only one of them starting at least 20 Premier League games last season.

We have really good bench in this moment and when they come on they really contribute to the success we have, that is what we expect. When asked if nationality would have a bearing on his team selection, he replied: "Not for me." "But I know you need more than 11 players to get successful.

Man Utd: Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly about English bias claim (Metro)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has responded to Eric Bailly after the defender accused the club of 'favouring' English players.

[and has been allowed to join Marseille](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/20/marseille-agree-deal-with-manchester-united-for-eric-bailly-loan-move-17216459/) on loan for the remainder of this campaign after he informed the club in the summer that he wanted to leave. I want to get my confidence back.’ ‘I agreed to do the summer tour with United, and he kept his word, but I don’t want to play every now and then. Luckily Erik ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic. Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. ‘[The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some.

Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly accusations over Man Utd ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Eric Bailly accused Manchester United of having a bias towards English players, prompting manager Erik ten Hag to respond ahead of the Europa League clash ...

[Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league). I played important games and in some, I was chosen as the best player. I want to do it every week and feel important. But after a conversation with his new gaffer, Bailly - who won three trophies at United - ended up on the plane for the club's pre-season tour. Luckily, Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic." I agreed to do the summer tour with United, and he kept his word, but I don't want to play every now and then. "I cannot say [anything] about that. That doesn't happen at The 28-year-old Ivorian added that he hoped Ten Hag would allow everyone an equal opportunity. [Join the debate in the comments section](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/erik-tenhag-eric-bailly-manutd-27929566#comments-section). [labelled "absolute nonsense"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-bailly-carragher-tenhag-27924379) by [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) legend [Jamie Carragher](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jamie-carragher). [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) manager [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) insists that he won't select his teams based on nationality after on-loan defender [Eric Bailly](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/eric-bailly) accused the club of [having an English bias](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/eric-bailly-manutd-erik-tenhag-27921593).

Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly's claims Manchester United ... (talkSPORT.com)

Erik ten Hag has responded to Eric Bailly's claims that Manchester United have a bias towards English players.The centre-back made a dig at United,

Luckily [Erik] Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic.” No free bet expiry. Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. Free bet stakes not included in returns. “The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance,” said Bailly. “[The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some.

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag responds to Eric Bailly's sensational ... (The Sun)

ERIK TEN HAG has responded to Eric Bailly's extraordinary claims that Manchester United favoured English players when picking the side.Ivory Coast def.

That doesn't happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs. [hard-fought victory](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19705346/man-utd-3-arsenal-1-ten-hag-antony-rashford/) against league leaders Arsenal. [humiliation at Brentford](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19503423/ten-hag-man-united-crisis-brentford/), Ten Hag has managed to turn things around at United. [out on loan to Marseille](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19605885/man-utd-eric-bailly-loan-transfer-marseille/), [accused the club](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19723445/man-utd-english-players-favouritism-eric-bailly/) of making team choices based on nationality in recent years. [CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/15779007/online-casino-deals-new-customer-sign-up-bonus/) [Villarreal](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1430169/villarreal/) in 2016 but has found first-team opportunities increasingly difficult to come by.

Erik ten Hag addresses comments from Eric Bailly regarding ... (CaughtOffside)

Eric Bailly recently claimed that Manchester United often favour English players rather than giving others a chance. “The club should avoid favouring ...

Ten Hag wasn’t in charge last season, when Bailly was in and around the Manchester United squad, so it’s unfair to suggest the Dutch manager is involved in holding a preference for English players. Ten Hag has confirmed that nationality doesn’t come into question when he is selecting his side, and with Maguire recently dropped from the starting eleven, any claims that English players receive bias have been rubbished. “The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance,” Bailly told the

“I have nothing to say”: Ten Hag responds to accusations of Man Utd ... (We All Follow United)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has declined to make a comment on the claim Eric Bailly made that the club "favour English players".

Now, Ten Hag has added Lisandro Martinez to the squad. However, the 29-year-old has not lived up to expectations. Victor Lindelof arrived in 2017 and the Sweden international has been a regular in the XI. The England international has since been made captain. Bailly made his way to the Theatre of Dreams in 2016 from Villarreal. The Ivory Coast international feels players of other nationalities did not get the opportunities in his time with the Red Devils.

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