Eric Bailly

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.

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 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.