Eric Bailly has welcomed the defensive competition at Manchester United.

The Ivorian, who has often been injured this season, was benched for Sunday's 1-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion in favour of Victor Lindelof.

Nevertheless, the 24-year-old says he has no problems fighting for his place.

"It does [give the manager options]," Bailly told MUTV.

"It is a good position to be in, to have the defence fully fit and ready. It bodes well for the remaining matches ahead of us.

"I hope we can remain with a solid defence, as do the others, and we can keep some clean sheets in those games so that we see the season out well.

"I'm fine. I had a few difficult moments with my past injury but I am fully recovered now. I came back fitter and I hope I can take all the playing opportunities that present themselves now."