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Bailly confirms two-month lay-off

The Ivory Coast international has provided an update on the knee ligament injury he sustained in Sunday's 4-0 defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United center back Eric Bailly has revealed that he expects to miss no more than two months of action after suffering a knee ligament injury against Chelsea on Sunday.

The Ivory Coast international has been one of few bright points for a disappointing United this season, slotting seamlessly into the starting XI despite Jose Mourinho admitting he had reservations about the 22-year-old upon his arrival from Villarreal in the offseason.

A collision with Eden Hazard during United's 4-0 hammering by Chelsea resulted in a forced exit and after Mourinho acknowledged it was a "serious" injury, Bailly has since confirmed that he expects to be out for two months.