Ivory Coast International, Eric Bailly has accused Manchester United of “favouring English players” following his loan move to Marseille.
The defender said the Red Devils have been guilty of home nation bias when it comes to team selection, having seen the likes of Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw given regular roles in recent years despite their erratic form.
Bailly said he hopes new manager Erik ten Hag would reverse the trends.
Goal.com reported that the Defender stated this after he was officially unveiled as a Marseille player on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old, Baily, will spend the 2022-2023 season at the Stade Velodrome on loan.
He said: “The club should avoid favouring English players and give everyone a chance. [The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some. I’ve always had the feeling that the national player was prioritised.
“That doesn’t happen at Chelsea or other big Premier League clubs. Some people take it for granted that they are going to start, and that weakens the team. Luckily [Erik] Ten Hag has a lot of character and I hope he can change that dynamic.”
