Manchester United players Shaw, Baleba, Diallo, and de Ligt face injury updates
18 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Manchester United prepare for a crucial Carabao Cup match against Brighton amid injury concerns. Luke Shaw is close to returning after a knock, while Carlos Baleba is unlikely to make his debut due to an ankle injury. Amad Diallo is also projected to miss time, having suffered an ankle problem in training. Matthijs de Ligt is making progress after back surgery. The club aims to bounce back from a recent derby loss to Manchester City, needing a strong performance at home versus Brighton on September 16.
- •Shaw close to return, expected for Brighton on September 16.
- •Baleba's debut delayed likely until October 10 against Tottenham.
- •Diallo to miss more time, return not confirmed.
- •De Ligt making progress following back surgery.
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"Manchester United surrendered a two-goal advantage in a shambolic 3-2 League Cup collapse to Brighton as loud boos rang around Old Trafford and pressure on boss Michael Carrick went up a notch. The Red Devils returned to Old Trafford three days on from a defeat to 10-man rivals Manchester City that was as painful as it was controversial, but this time they only had themselves to blame.
"After a humiliating defeat to Grimsby Town in their previous League Cup campaign, Manchester United found a different way to exit the competition this time around. The jeers heard at the full-time whistle after throwing away a two-goal lead pointed to more worrying times a year on from Blundell Park.
"Michael Carrick took the blame for Manchester United's stunning League Cup collapse against Brighton after furious fans jeered his side at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Carrick was a decorated member of the United sides that won Premier League titles and the Champions League under Alex Ferguson.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 10:55 PM“We lost our…”: Man United skipper pinpoints exactly what went wrong after Carabao Cup exit
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