Eric Bailly has gone viral numerous times since signing for Manchester United in 2016.

To say that Bailly is an unorthodox defender would be an understatement.

He defends in his own unique way and for that reason he's become a fan-favourite among United fans.

Unfortunately, Bailly has had injury problems aplenty during his six-year spell in England.

According to Transfermarkt, he has suffered 16 injuries since signing for United.

He's been injured for 566 days and missed 103 United games during his career.

His worst injury was sustained against Tottenham in the International Champions Cup in July 2019.

Bailly needed surgery after injuring his knee and was out of action for six months.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Eric Bailly of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park on July 09, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andrew Boyers/Pool via Getty Images)

He finally made his return in January 2020 as he appeared for Man Utd U23s against Newcastle.

United's coaches would have wanted Bailly to take it easy after so long out.

But that's not Bailly's style. He does what he wants on the pitch and never holds back.

So, just 20 minutes into his comeback, Bailly decided to attempt an overhead kick. Watch the moment below...

Bailly went up for a corner and, with the ball in the air, his eyes lit up.

The Ivorian didn't care that it was his first game back after so long out. He saw the opportunity to try a biycyle kick and he grasped it with both hands.

It was a good effort, as well. Bailly made good contact but a Newcastle defender cleared the ball off the line.

Still, we reckon Bailly might be one of the only players in the world that will try something so audacious after being injured for so long.

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Now 28, Bailly's United future is unclear.

He hasn't featured for the club since December and hasn't even been included in the squad for their last two games.

It's a shame injuries have curtailed his progress but he's still a decent defender who will no doubt garner interest in the summer.

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