Manchester United have confirmed that defender Eric Bailly suffered medial ligament damage during Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea and will miss the remainder of the 2018/19 season, as well as this summer's Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast.
Bailly, who was starting only his second Premier League game of 2019, was cruelly forced out of the crucial contest in the 71st minute after lengthy treatment on the pitch.
Positively, he was able to walk off without the need for the stretcher that was made available, but United's statement on Monday afternoon clarifying the situation has not made for good reading.