Valencia coach Marcelino is full of praise for Manchester United outcast Eric Bailly.

Bailly could make just his seventh start of the season in tonight's Champions League clash.

Marcelino worked with the Ivorian at Villarreal.

"I was so lucky to have Eric as a footballer, as a player," he said. "He's an extraordinary player and an extraordinary person.

"I'm so sorry for his injuries, because I know his performances are conditioned by this. I know he is having a hard time and suffering when trying to have a stable rhythm in the team.

"I wish nothing but the best for him and I feel his youth will help him through these hard times and he will be very important for United.

"I think he's playing really well for United when he plays, but because of his injuries he's not getting the luck he deserves."