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Eric Bailly's extended UEFA suspension is 'very harsh' - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes Eric Bailly's extended European ban is excessive punishment.

The 23-year-old missed May's Europa League triumph against Ajax after being sent off in the semifinal second leg against Celta Vigo, and is now set to miss miss next month's UEFA Super Cup as well.

UEFA's control, ethics and disciplinary board announced on Monday that the Ivorian would now serve an additional two-game suspension, ruling him out of next month's Super Cup meeting with Real Madrid and their first Champions League group match.

Bailly put a hand into John Guidetti's face, with Celta defender Facundo Roncaglia also dismissed for raising his hand to the United centre-back in retaliation.