Bailly's team-mates: Midfielders

"He's a good guy. He loves joy and music. Everyone says it: that behaviour is good for the team. On the pitch, he's a fantastic player. With his confidence, I think he's one of the best."

Eric Bailly

"It was good for Andreas to go on loan in Spain for experience and I think you'll have noticed he's come back stronger. He's got huge talent and high confidence and that's good for us. Since the coach gave him that opportunity, I hope he will benefit from it and carry on within our squad."

Eric Bailly

"Fred is a new player and it's a new challenge for him. He already has the trust of the coach and I hope he will benefit from this, and enter into the dynamics of the Premier League. He has brought Brazilian music - it's good! It's a different culture. The team is just that, a bunch of different people who came together like a family."

Eric Bailly

"Ander's my mate. He helped me a lot at the beginning as he speaks Spanish. On the pitch, he's someone who motivates his team-mates. He has that hunger to win and that's very important. He's a person I hold dear. He has huge talent and he inspires others to give their all."

Eric Bailly

"Marouane is a crazy boy as well. He's rage personified: he puts his foot in, he puts everything in! That's important. Each player brings something... Marouane brings everything! His whole body, everything. He brings a lot to the team."

Eric Bailly

"Nemanja is the calming one. He's the protector. He's patient with the ball. He's a fantastic person, too. He's calm, respectful and professional, so it's important to follow his example."

Eric Bailly

"Scott is a revelation. He came into our squad last year and really surprised everyone. He's a young player who listens well and works hard on the pitch. I think, with his age, if he carries on and takes the belief the coach has in him, he should take advantage of it to settle in the group."

Eric Bailly