Eric Bailly Banned for 2017 Europa League Final After Red Card vs. Celta Vigo

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly will play no part in the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League final after he was shown a red card late in Thursday's semi-final second-leg against Celta Vigo. 

The Ivory Coast international gripped Celta striker John Guidetti by the throat before being handed his marching orders—along with opposition defender Facundo Roncaglia, per Goal's Kris Voakes:

Bailly has been in superlative form for United during his maiden season at Old Trafford, but his absence will be a major burden for manager Jose Mourinho as his side prepare to face Ajax in Stockholm on May 24 after beating Celta 2-1 on aggregate.

Chris Smalling came off the bench during Thursday's game while Phil Jones was an unused substitute, but blogger Liam Canning was under no illusions regarding the loss of talent as a result of Bailly's dismissal:

United could do with every asset they can get their hands on, too, considering Ajax scored five times across their two-legged meeting with semi-final opponents Lyon.

Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore will be looking to make a particular impact when he takes on the Red Devils in the Swedish capital next month, while Kasper Dolberg is hoping to add to his tally of six Europa League goals this season.