Eric Bailly described it as one of the 'hardest weeks' in his Manchester United career, upon reflection it probably was the very worst.
The Ivorian defender has been hugely popular for his attitude and antics ever since he joined United in the summer of 2017, but a year on and fans' patience was tested to the extreme.
Bailly's infamous individual display during United's shock defeat at Brighton at the start of last season was among the very worst seen in recent years.
The 26-year-old had a decent start to life at Old Trafford which was hampered by injury, but his capitulation on the South Coast seemed like the last straw.
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