Carlos Baleba nears Manchester United debut against Leeds United on October 18
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 5:15 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Carlos Baleba is approaching his Manchester United debut, anticipated for October 18 against Leeds United. He has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during pre-season. Reports indicate that Matthijs de Ligt is also making progress, as he resumes grass training after a lengthy injury absence. The ongoing recovery of both players is timely for United as they face a demanding schedule ahead, including Champions League and Premier League fixtures. Michael Carrick’s squad needs reinforcement as they aim to improve after recent disappointing results.
- •Baleba trains on grass, targeting a return against Leeds United.
- •Matthijs de Ligt resumes grass training following surgery.
- •United's injuries are starting to ease as players recover.
- •Upcoming fixtures include games against Bournemouth, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
- •The team seeks to bounce back from a recent loss to Manchester City.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick reveals exact date for Carlos Baleba’s debut: Brighton Press Conference
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Not just Baleba: Man Utd receive another boost as injured star returns to grass training
- 5:05 AMYahoo Sports — When Carlos Baleba will finally make his Man United debut revealed
"1Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has indicated a definitive time when Carlos Baleba will make his debut for the club.Baleba debutBaleba joined United in the summer from Brighton & Hove Al...
"Manchester United boss Michael Carrick could soon be able to rely on Matthijs de Ligt for the first time since his appointment.The defender last played in November, when Ruben Amorim was still in char...
"1 The injury crisis at Manchester United seems to be easing up as per the latest reports.Matthijs de Ligt is inching closer to a return, while Amad is also not too far away from reaching full fitness....
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:40 PMMichael Carrick reveals exact date for Carlos Baleba’s debut: Brighton Press Conference
1Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has indicated a definitive time when Carlos Baleba will make his debut for the club.Baleba debutBaleba joined United in the summer from Brighton & Hove Al...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 5:15 AMNot just Baleba: Man Utd receive another boost as injured star returns to grass training
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick could soon be able to rely on Matthijs de Ligt for the first time since his appointment.The defender last played in November, when Ruben Amorim was still in char...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 5:05 AMWhen Carlos Baleba will finally make his Man United debut revealed
1 The injury crisis at Manchester United seems to be easing up as per the latest reports.Matthijs de Ligt is inching closer to a return, while Amad is also not too far away from reaching full fitness....
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