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Man Utd boss Solskjaer eases Bailly injury fears after FA Cup win

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offered an update on Eric Bailly after he was forced off during their FA Cup defeat of Watford.

United beat the Hornets to clinch a place in the draw for the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay's fifth-minute goal, but were forced into an unexpected change just before half-time when goalkeeper Dean Henderson collided with Bailly.

There were fears that the Ivorian might have suffered some concussion, after Henderson's knee appeared to clatter into his head.

But Solskjaer offered a more positive diagnosis while speaking to club media after the game.

"“There was no concussion,"" said the boss. "“Apparently it was his neck – a sore neck. But he couldn't carry on, so let's check on him tomorrow.""

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