Eric Bailly in contention as Manchester United consider defensive shake-up

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could restore Eric Bailly to Manchester United’s defence. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinted that Eric Bailly could replace Victor Lindelof in Manchester United’s defence at Brighton on Saturday as they look to bounce back from last weekend’s 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Lindelof was singled out as being at fault for two of the Palace goals, but as Solskjaer played down suggestions United needed to strengthen in that department, he pointed to Bailly as the potential answer.