Carrick hopes Baleba recovers soon but expects 2-3 week wait for debut
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 1:48 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Manchester United coach Michael Carrick announced that new signing Carlos Baleba will not debut for the club for two to three weeks due to an ankle injury. Baleba, who joined from Brighton earlier this week, was already dealing with this injury prior to his transfer. Carrick expressed excitement over Baleba's potential, emphasizing the midfielder's ability to contribute to the team's dynamics. The injury will sideline Baleba for upcoming matches, including Sunday’s Premier League home opener against Ipswich. Carrick mentioned that United remains hopeful for a swift recovery and Baleba's eventual return to training and match play.
- •Carlos Baleba out 2-3 weeks with ankle injury
- •Joined Manchester United from Brighton
- •Carrick sees high potential in Baleba
- •Baleba will miss Premier League opener against Ipswich
- •United lost their last match 2-0 to Hull
- 2:32 PMESPN Soccer — Carrick: Baleba needs 2-3 weeks before Utd debut
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Utd's Carrick excited by Baleba but midfielder faces wait for debut
"Coach Michael Carrick has confirmed “really exciting” addition Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury. Following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the Red Devils further bolstered their midfield by completing the signing of the 22-year-old from Brighton on Tuesday.
"Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential".I think (he has) huge potential, massive potential.
"Michael Carrick is not expecting to be able to pick new signing Carlos Baleba for "two or three weeks" while he recovers from an ankle injury.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 28, 2026, 2:32 PMCarrick: Baleba needs 2-3 weeks before Utd debut
Michael Carrick is not expecting to be able to pick new signing Carlos Baleba for "two or three weeks" while he recovers from an ankle injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:52 PMMan Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
Michael Carrick said Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury, but is excited by the Cameroonian's "massive potential".I think (he has) huge potential, massive potential.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 1:18 PMUtd's Carrick excited by Baleba but midfielder faces wait for debut
Coach Michael Carrick has confirmed “really exciting” addition Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury. Following the arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the Red Devils further bolstered their midfield by completing the signing of the 22-year-old from Brighton on Tuesday.
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