Injury NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 19 Sept 2026
Carrick: Baleba Nears Man Utd Debut After Ankle Injury
Carlos Baleba is closing in on his Manchester United debut after an ankle ligament injury sidelined him.
C. Baleba
player
Player
Carlos Baleba
Injury
Ankle ligament
Club
Manchester United
Expected return
Potential debut at Fulham on Sunday
What happened. Carlos Baleba suffered an ankle ligament injury during pre-season and has yet to make his Manchester United debut. Manager Michael Carrick confirmed the midfielder is making positive progress towards a potential debut at Fulham on Sunday.
- Baleba joined United from Brighton for £65m plus £5m in add-ons.
- United were short in midfield after Casemiro left and Manuel Ugarte got injured.
- The 22-year-old is yet to pull on a United shirt.
“Carlos Baleba is making positive strides towards a potential Manchester United debut at Fulham on Sunday.”
— Michael Carrick
Baleba could feature when United visit Fulham on Sunday, marking his long-awaited debut.
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