BLOW: Man United Player's Return Marred By Injury

Manchester United have been hit by a real blow as a supposed return to their squad has again sustained an ankle injury.

Eric Bailly limped out of his Manchester United comeback after less than an hour of action for the club's Under-23 side.

The Ivory Coast defender has not played for United since the last-gasp 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on New Year's Eve, spending the past few weeks at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bailly was given a run-out in Monday's reserve fixture against Everton, but limped off in the 58th minute after suffering an ankle injury.

That could mean another injury spell even though Jose Mourinho will be hoping it's not a serious problem. 

He missed around 10 weeks before returning in Europe but then limped off in the win over Crystal Palace in December, missing another two weeks.

And he then jetted off to the Africa Cup of Nations.

But he could be set for more time out after another setback and is now surely a doubt for Manchester United’s clash with Hull on Wednesday.

United have however, moved to allay fears by saying he was substituted as a precaution but his ankle was taped up in the dug out.