Carlos Baleba sidelined for three weeks with ankle injury at Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick gives Carlos Baleba injury update after Man United arrival
"Baleba joined Manchester United from Brighton in a £70 million deal earlier this week
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 3:11 PMWest Brom agree fee with Man Utd for Collyer
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 3:05 PMArsenal could make late loan move for Manchester United forward
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 2:56 PMManchester City predicted lineup today vs. Crystal Palace, latest team news
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 2:52 PMDe Zerbi wants one more signing for Tottenham before transfer deadline
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 2:50 PMBouaddi needs time at Man City despite 100m euro fee, says Maresca
EPL•Aug 28, 2026, 2:37 PMSouthampton's women's side face significant budget cuts