Bailly accuses Man Utd of picking players based on 'being English' in Maguire swipe
dailystar.co.ukManchester United pick certain players because they are English in a thinly-veiled dig at Harry Maguire. Bailly, who joined the Red Devils in a £34million deal from Villarreal in 2016, has fallen way down the pecking order at Old Trafford after making just four Premier League appearances last term.With his prospects limited under Erik ten Hag this season, the Ivory Coast international opted to join Marseille on loan in the summer, where he has so far made two appearances.
In quotes carried by The Times, Bailly accused his parent club of favouring English players but hopes that Ten Hag's arrival will change things for the better.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumHe said: "The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance. [The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some.
I've always had the feeling that the national player was prioritised."That doesn't happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs.
Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. Luckily [Erik] Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic."Are United biased towards English players?
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