Eric Bailly returns to training following a swollen ankle injury in boost to a Manchester United defence which has kept just two clean sheets this year
* Eric Bailly was pictured training with his teammates following an ankle injury
* The defender has missed the last eight United games and not played this year
* Bailly featured in the Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations run to the round of 16
Manchester United's leaky defence has been bolstered by the return of Eric Bailly to training.
The Ivorian has not played for United this year having been away at the Africa Cup of Nations and also suffering an injury to his ankle.
His return is a welcome boost to Ralf Rangnick whose side has kept just two clean sheets this year and only West Ham have conceded more goals than them from any team in the top six.
Interim boss Rangnick said Bailly would not feature in Tuesday's game against Brighton having only returned to training on Monday.
Eric Bailly returned to Manchester United training on Monday following a swollen ankle injury. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick said he would not be available for Tuesday's match versus Brighton. Interim boss Ralf Rangnick said he would not be available for Tuesday's match versus Brighton
Bailly has played in just four league games for United this season.
The club has kept just five clean sheets this season and of all the teams in the top six, only West Ham have conceded more.
As well as the Ivorian, Fred and Alex Telles are available once more having recovered from Covid-19.
A win at home to Brighton would see United overtake West Ham back into fourth place.
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