Eric Bailly was super impressive in Man United’s 4-0 win over Liverpool on Wednesday.
The Ivorian defender played the entirety of the second half alongside Alex Telles at the back, but still didn’t lose his composure.
Bailly was extremely reactive through the half, keeping Darwin Nunez quiet and making a number of key challenges.
He even played a major part in creating the 4th goal, intercepting the ball before barging forward and helping set up a clinical counter-attack.
Bailly’s performances have impressed fans, who believe he can be an ideal fit into Erik ten Hag’s system if able to maintain his fitness consistently. Here is how the United community reacted.
Tribuna.com
Bobby Brown: “Bailey remains the best center back we have without any doubt.. but because of sentiments they choose not to make him a first choice.”
Havis Gabbard: “Baily year of resolution under Ten Hag is here. Redeeeemption !!!”
Tunji Olowofela: “Bailly was highly rated in the Liverpool game yet Ten hag must know that he is one the best central defender that was never given playing time by the past clueless coach Utd employed.”
Manchesterfan: “We have always told you Bailey is a Man United player he is quick all he needs is games time to gain his confidence.”
Mr Foster: “Bailey was the man of the match for me, he played with an average team and control the backline.”
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Adam-Utd: “I've always been Bailly Bias - but I genuinely think he suits ETH's football the most. He is rapid, carries the ball forwards well and is great at beating a press. His ground passing is pretty solid too. We chased Timber but Bailly is just as good. He just needs to keep his concentration levels up for a full match.”
Walters_19_MUFC: “Bailly in an ideal world is probably ten Hag's type of defender. Front foot, aggressive, decent on the ball. Unfortunately, he's not reliable, but everytime he plays, he seems to be a one man defence, and today was the same. Beast mode from Bailly.”
Bobski: “His top level is best in the world stuff, quick aggressive, good on the ball, not intimdated by anyone. Such a bizarre player, the next game he can be conference level and look barely interested. Tremendously fun to watch when on his game.”
Red00012: “He’s excellent at reading the game and very good on the ball but he’s made of glass and capable of doing anything . I’d have him alongside Varane if he can stay fit until he gets injured.”
Ekeke: “Fit and on form he's got pretty much everything. Very good defensive instincts. This was another one of those top performances bar one bad touch in his own box. The problem is of course that he cant stay fit and hasn't been consistent other than his first season. And in that one, he was good but a bit rash.”
Twitter
RealistYahz: “Shoutout to Eric Bailly he’s honestly one of the most talented CB. It’s a shame he’s injury prone but what a performance he locked up Nunez.”
UtdTrey: “Bailly has made this Nunez guy his b**** lmao.”
UtdWesleyy: “Eric Bailly man, I know it’s friendly, but if this guy could only stay fit.”
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