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The 27-year-old lined up on the right side of a back three to begin the game prior to adjusting just before half-time to partner Harry Maguire in the centre of a back four, as United made the tactical switch following the withdrawal of Raphael Varane due to injury.
Another player who also featured in the defence alongside Bailly was Luke Shaw, who showed his appreciation for his team-mate’s showing on the evening, as the Reds took what could prove to be a crucial Champions League point from Bergamo.
“He was unbelievable,” our no.23 told MUTV’s Stewart Gardner in his post-match interview.
“He hasn’t had many chances and, of course, it’s tough, it’s not easy for someone to not play for that long and come into a game especially like this, the way they press, at their home place, a very difficult game. But he was incredible.
Eric Bailly’s game by numbers vs. Atalanta:
85% pass accuracy
68 total touches
11 total duels contested
7 total duels won
4 interceptions
3 attempted tackles
2 successful tackles
2 blocks
1 clearanceKept his team in the game time after time. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UhyYs7V0wK
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 2, 2021
“A big well done to him for the way he’s been over the last few months, he’s trained well, trained hard and patiently waited for his chance and I think he took it tonight really well,” Shaw added.
“I think that’s the level now for him he needs to show day in, day out and, of course, in the next game.”
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