Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Bailly should get back to full fitness before the end of this month. Ivory Coast international Eric Bailly injured his ankle while representing his country in the World Cup qualifiers last year, and the 23-year-old has not played for the red devils since last November. Zlatan, on the other hand, last played for Manchester United on Boxing Day, and is yet to make a single appearance this year. Manchester United have some important games ahead - especially the Champions League game against Sevilla and the premier league clash with Chelsea. And while we thought neither of Bailly and Ibrahimovic will be available to participate in those games, manager Jose Mourinho is confident they … [Read more...]
This Good News For Man United Is A Bad News For Chelsea
According to reports circulating recently in the English media, Jose Mourinho is confident Eric Bailly will be back in time for Manchester United's Champions League game against Sevilla. The African defender was operated on his ankle before the new year after he picked up a knock while playing for his country. The 23-year-old is yet to play a single game for Man United since last November, but he is getting better and should be back to full fitness soon. Manchester United will play against Sevilla on the 21st of next month in the Champions League, and there are speculations Eric will be fine to participate in the game. Immediately after the clash with the La Liga side, the red devils will play against defending champions Chelsea at Old Trafford, and the … [Read more...]
Eric Bailly Injury Is Catastrophic – Ruled Out Indefinitely
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has provided an unpleasant injury update on defender Eric Bailly. The Portuguese tactician revealed that Eric Bailly could pass under the knife, and might be out of out action for the rest of this season Eric has been sidelined since the 1-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge last month and hasn't featured for Manchester United in their last eight games. In his absence, the likes of Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling have been getting more playing time at the club, and manager Jose Mourinho recently hailed Smalling for his 'amazing' performances in the absence of the African player. Speaking after the 1-0 win over the Cherries on Wednesday night in the premier league, Jose said surgery could not be ruled out for Bailly, … [Read more...]
Manchester United Receives Big Boost To Beat Tottenham
Manchester United will play against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford for their next premier league game on Saturday. Both sides are having the same points at the moment, and both will be gunning for all three points to close the gap opened by Manchester City at the top of the table. Man United won Swansea City in the League Cup on Tuesday, and Tottenham are playing against West Ham on Wednesday night. Before the clash with Swansea, it was revealed that Eric Bailly could make a come back from his injury for the League Cup game, but the Ivorian star was however not included in the squad. We shouldn't forget that last week Friday, Man United boss Jose Mourinho also said he is expecting the player to be back anytime soon. And the defender himself has … [Read more...]
Star Player Reveal What Man United Must Do To Win The Premier League
Manchester United star player Eric Bailly is supporting his side to win the premier league trophy this term. The Ivory Coast defender believes the Old Trafford club will be crowned English champions at the end of this season if they can continue with their impressive form. Manchester United are yet to lose a single game currently in the English top flight, but have won six with only one draw. They presently sit level on points with table-toppers Manchester City, with just goal difference separating both clubs. And defender Bailly believes his club deserve being regarded as potential champions due to their current performances, and that if they can continue as they have started, they will win the title next May. Speaking to United Review when asked about … [Read more...]
Man United Transfer News: Expected Lineup Next Season + Potential Signings
Manchester United have been linked with several big names this summer following their victorious campaign that saw them lift the League Cup and Europa League but Jose Mourinho is clearly not resting on his oars, targeting several big players to bolster his squad. Here is a predicted lineup including their potential signings: GK: David De Gea- The Spaniard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid since the end of the season, but the interest has since cooled off with suggestions the 26-year-old will remain at the Old Trafford. RB: Antonio Valencia- His immense workrate towards Manchester United's success season, and will continue to be a starter at United. LB: Luke Shaw- Mourinho never spared the young English left-back during the last campaign but there … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Reveals Players That Will Replace This Manchester United Star
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has revealed that Eric Bailly can be replaced by Matteo Darmian, Michael Carrick and Axel Tuanzebe during their next Europa League clash on Thursday. The Ivorian defender limped out of United's game against Swansea City last Sunday to add to their increasing injury list and there have been concerns about replacing for their clash against Celta Vigo after the likes of Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling are all ruled out of the clash due to injuries. Mourinho has now claimed that he has players he will trust to replace Bailly at the centre- back position, he said: "I don’t think they [Phil Jones and Chris Smalling] will be fit, "That’s my personal opinion, I don’t think they will but I know the players I choose … [Read more...]
Eric Bailly Ruled Out Of Match Against West Ham
Jose Mourinho recently revealed that he believes Ivory Coast will win the 2017 African Cup of Nations in February considering how decisive they have been in the management of their centre-back Eric Bailly. The Portuguese boss also confirmed that Bailley won't be featured when his side play West Ham. Speaking in his post-match press conference, the Special One revealed his frustration with the demands placed upon his schedule by the Ivorian FA. He however admitted that he respected their ruthless approach to preparing for the tournament as Ivory Coast head into the AFCON 2017 taking place in Gabon as one of the favourites. “[Eric] Bailly is leaving,” “Bailly goes to the national team,” "He has to be with the national team on the second of January. We ask … [Read more...]