Baleba out for three weeks with ankle injury

New Manchester United signing Carlos Baleba faces a delayed debut due to an ankle injury.

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What happened. Carlos Baleba will be out for up to three more weeks with an ankle injury, delaying his Manchester United debut.

• Baleba signed for £70m from Brighton this week.
• He won't play against Ipswich on Sunday.
• Carrick says it's no major issue and he's hopeful for return.

“He's got a little ankle issue, so maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks, but we'll see.”

— Michael Carrick

Baleba's debut is delayed, but United hope he returns before the next international break.

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