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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

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.

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 Rangnick said Bailly would not feature in Tuesday's game against Brighton having only returned to training on Monday.