Eric Bailly limps out of Manchester United comeback

Eric Bailly sustained an ankle injury in his first match for Manchester United in 2017

Eric Bailly limped out of his comeback match for Manchester United on Monday night, playing for the club's Under-23 side.

The Ivory Coast centre-back was making his first club appearance of 2017, featuring in the Premier League 2 clash following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

However, Bailly was forced off in the 58th minute against Everton Under-23s after taking a knock to his ankle and was subsequently replaced by Tyrell Warren.

Bailly received treatment on the pitch before manager Nicky Butt took him off in what appeared to be a precautionary measure.

The 22-year-old had his ankle taped and was able to watch the remainder of the game from the dugout with Manchester United later confirming the injury was "nothing serious".

Eric Bailly in action for the Ivory Coast against Morocco

Bailly featured in all three of Ivory Coast's group games in the Africa Cup of Nations before they crashed out without winning a match following last week's 1-0 defeat to Morocco.