Eric Bailly: Football Stars Share Light Moment After Man United Star Posts Hilarious Photo

• Eric Bailly's recent Instagram post has caused a stir online after the Manchester United defender posted a photo of his scuffle with Emiliano Buendia
• Bailly was booked for putting his arms around Buendia's neck in a preseason friendly as his current and former teammates saw the funny side of the post
• The 26-year-old has been in phenomenal form during preseason under the new manager Erik ten Hag

Football stars shared a light moment in the comment section of Eric Bailly's Instagram post.

Bailly uploaded a picture of him manhandling Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia after Manchester United's recent game against Aston Villa.

The game was part of the preseason friendlies as both sides continue with their preparations for the Premier League, which kicks off in less than 10 days.

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The tie staged in Perth, Australia, ended in a two-all draw with Villa grabbing a last-minute equalizer via Callum Chambers.

But it was Bailly's incident with Buendia that generated debate towards the end of the game. The Ivory Coast international went shoulder to shoulder with Buendia before grabbing him by the neck in what Manchester Evening News has referenced as the WWE choke-slam.

Bailly's international teammate Amad Diallo took cue from that and commented, 'Do not try this at home,' in what is a major slogan and disclaimer for the American-based company.

Bailly himself was subtle with the caption,

We are continuing to move forward with our preseason performance. Thanks to all the fans in Perth for the warm welcome.

Other stars saw the funny side of the post and dropped laughing emojis. The stars, led by former Manchester United men Wilfried Zaha, Paul Pogba and Odion Ighalo, couldn't help but laugh at the cryptic post. Bailly is known for his no-nonsense defending.

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Eric Bailly is open to the idea of joining Jose Mourinho at AS Roma

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is reportedly ready to link up with Jose Mourinho at AS Roma.

Bailly is said to be among at least three defenders who United could offload this summer, following the arrival of Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.

The Ivory Coast international is currently deemed surplus to requirements alongside Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe.