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Eric Bailly was fit for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham but suffered from illness in the week leading up to the tie and was not risked by Jose Mourinho.

Bailly has started one of United's last five matches and was not named in the matchday squads against West Brom and Tottenham, although Mourinho suggested Bailly - who was not named in the initial squad - was rested for the former fixture.

The MEN understands Bailly, 24, was vomiting shortly before United's defeat to West Brom 10 days ago but felt well enough to travel to Bournemouth, where he was named on the bench but was not 100 per cent fit.

Bailly trained in London at Fulham's Craven Cottage but Mourinho decided not to risk him for the semi-final after Phil Jones returned impressively in the win at the Vitality Stadium alongside Chris Smalling. The England duo neutered Harry Kane in the 2-1 win over Spurs and Victor Lindelof was named on the United bench ahead of Bailly.

Romelu Lukaku revealed he vomited after the Manchester derby win at City on April 7 and the Belgian started the Bournemouth game on the bench but emerged to score his 27th of the campaign. Sergio Romero remains the only United player currently sidelined through injury.

Bailly has missed 26 of United's 51 matches this season through injuries and ailments and was also unavailable for their European Super Cup and Champions League opener due to suspension. The Ivory Coast international has only managed 14 starts and two substitute appearances since August.

Despite his recent setback, Bailly should be available for the league visit of Arsenal on Sunday but faces a fight to regain his place ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 19. Jones and Smalling have played alongside each other for club and country for nearly eight years and Smalling has not been dropped since returning to the United starting XI on September 30.

United travel to Brighton and West Ham following the Arsenal match and host Watford on the last day of the league season.

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