Eric Bailly says he has never experienced such a hectic playing schedule.

The Ivory Coast defender will saddle up for Manchester United in tonight's Europa League Round of 32 second leg against St Etienne at Old Trafford.

Bailly joined United from Spanish club Villarreal in the summer and admits along with the Premier League, EFL Cup and FA Cup, he never has had to deal with such a cluttered fixture list.

"It's not something I've got experience of because at Villarreal we didn't get such a busy fixture calendar," Bailly said.

"I knew before I came here that this league is different. There are extra cup competitions and matches can build up.

"It's something I was aware of before I came here. The way we cope with it is by focusing on the next match.

"The only thing on our mind is Saint-Etienne and then moving on to the next game."