Ivory Coast international Bailly was one of five players who were recalled to the starting XI on Sunday, to make his first appearance since the UEFA Champions League win away at Paris Saint-Germain on 6 March.



Our no.3 was performing well in central defence alongside Victor Lindelof and impressing against the Blues' attack. However, a collision with Mateo Kovacic on 68 minutes left him on the ground and holding his knee.

After several minutes of medical attention, Eric was helped off the pitch and up the players' tunnel to the dressing room.