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Eric Bailly getting over the language barrier at Manchester United

Eric Bailly has said his English is improving "little by little" as he tries to break down the language barrier in Manchester United's defence.

Ivory Coast defender Bailly has been impressive for United so far this season, having signed in the summer from Villarreal, but communication has been an area to improve on. The 22-year-old, who has made 10 appearances for United this season, is taking English lessons.

"There are players who speak Spanish and French and they help me integrate," Bailly told the Daily Mirror. "I've just started having English classes too. Little by little.