Solskjaer hopes Bailly return adds steel to shaky United defence


FILE PHOTO: Carabao Cup Third Round - Luton Town v Manchester United - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - September 22, 2020 Manchester United's Eric Bailly in action with Luton Town's George Moncur Pool via REUTERS/Nick Potts

(Reuters) - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping the return of Eric Bailly will shore up Manchester United's leaky defence after they shipped three goals in their Premier League opener against Crystal Palace.

United's centre-back partnership of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof came under fire following their display against Palace, with the 3-1 defeat highlighting the club's need for a more dynamic presence in the heart of the defence.

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