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Eric Bailly sidelined for three to four weeks with muscle injury in blow to Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of tough run of games against Chelsea, RB Leipzig and Arsenal

Eric Bailly will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks with a muscle injury in a blow to Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Ivorian centre-back didn't make the trip to France for United's 2-1 Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night having been an unused substitute in Saturday's 4-1 win at Newcastle United.

Speaking after the win over PSG, Solskjaer confirmed he doesn't expect Bailly to feature again before next month's international break.

Eric Bailly will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a muscle injury in a blow to Man United
The Ivorian defender has made four appearances, including three starts, for United this season

It means Bailly will miss upcoming fixtures against Chelsea, RB Leipzig, Arsenal, Istanbul Basaksehir and Everton in a packed schedule of Premier League and Champions League games.