Manchester United defender Eric Bailly hails boss Jose Mourinho after impressive start to debut campaign
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Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has credited boss Jose Mourinho with helping him to an impressive debut campaign so far at Old Trafford.
The Ivorian has played 14 times in the Premier League, including 13 starts, and has started United's last two top-flight games since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bailly hailed Mourinho's man management skills and says his input as helped him develop as a player since his summer switch to the Red Devils.
“What I’ve found different to other managers is the time he takes to spend time with you individually," Bailly said.
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“He looks at situations in games that happened and takes time to talk through stuff, it’s something that’s been really helpful for me.
“I think it’s something which really helps me and his experience has been passed onto me.”
Bailly will keep his place in the heart of United's defence as they host St Etienne in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie at Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
United are still competing on four fronts having reached the final of the EFL Cup and safely progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they take on Blackburn at Ewood Park on Sunday.