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The Manchester United egos will be a major part of the challenge for Erik ten Hag. Even in the week that his appointment as manager was announced, Eric Bailly used Instagram to make a case to start.

Erik ten Hag will become Manchester United manager next season, tasked with turning around nearly a decade of decline since legendary former manager Alex Ferguson retired.

With the #MaguireOut campaign gathering pace among Manchester United supporters, as questions continue to be asked of Harry Maguire’s presence at the heart of the Red Devils’ defence, Eric Bailly has responded to pleas on social media for him to be given a chance.

Which African All-Stars could be part of the Manchester United reconstruction under incoming Dutch coach Erik ten Hag?

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag have been working hard already on how to address the state of the playing squad.

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Time is already against the new Manchester United manager if he is to be successful at Old Trafford, but so much is still out of his hands.

The 52-year-old was confirmed as the clubs new manager on Thursday morning after agreeing to a three-year deal with option of an additional year and will replace interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

The Manchester United centre-back is having a poor season but was it fair to put such pressure on him in the first place?

In Raphael Varanes recent absence, Bailly has seen the likes of Victor Lindelof and Phil Jones start ahead of him, with his last appearance coming in the 3-1 win over Burnley on December 30.