Eric Bailly: "Manchester United should stop favoring English players"
Jose Mourinho's first signing who was very highly rated at the time of his arrival in 2016, only once accumulated more than 21 appearances in a full season as the Ivorian accuses Man Utd of 'favoring English players'.
The
Manchester Uniteddefender who currently is on loan at
Marseillebelieves there are other factors than injury that didn’t allow him to live up to his expectations upon his arrival from
Villarreal.
told
the Times:<em>
"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 [English] 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."
On his decision to leave Manchester United, even though
Eric ten Hagwanted the player to stay, the Ivorian said:
"I played important games and in some I was chosen as the best player. I think when I was given the opportunity I rose to the occasion, I just lacked consistency, because I think I deserved more minutes," he continued. "I've had good times and won titles.
"I met Ten Hag in the dressing room at the end of last season when he went to sign his contract.
"I was packing my things because my intention was to leave, but he told me he wanted me to stay because he was going to give minutes to everyone.
"I agreed to do the [pre-season] tour with United, and he kept his word, but I don't want to play every now and then. I want to do it every week and feel important. I want to get my confidence back."
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