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Carlos Baleba sidelined for three weeks with ankle injury at Manchester United

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:44 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Carlos Baleba sidelined for three weeks with ankle injury at Manchester United

Summary

Michael Carrick confirmed that Carlos Baleba, Manchester United's recent £70 million signing from Brighton, will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury. Baleba was already ruled out of United's upcoming match against Ipswich, with Carrick mentioning that the injury was known prior to the signing. The 22-year-old may debut against his former club Brighton in the Carabao Cup or during the league game against Fulham on September 20, depending on his recovery. United seek a turnaround after a disappointing start to the season with a loss against Hull last weekend.

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Status Watch

•Baleba joined Manchester United from Brighton for £70 million.
•He is sidelined for approximately three weeks due to an ankle injury.
•Baleba is ruled out of the match against promoted Ipswich.
•Carrick hopes Baleba can return before the international break.
•Manchester United lost to Hull last weekend, marking a rough season start.

Latest Updates

7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick provides Manchester United injury updates following Carlos Baleba's arrival
1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival

What they're saying

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Carlos Baleba has completed his move to Manchester United, but the midfielder will not be available for the Red Devils' Premier League home opener against Ipswich Town
— Yahoo Sports