Michael Carrick updates on Carlos Baleba's injury ahead of Tottenham match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Michael Carrick indicated that Carlos Baleba may make his debut for Manchester United against Tottenham in October. The midfielder has been sidelined with an ankle injury since his £65m transfer from Brighton this summer. Baleba will miss the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton and Sunday’s match against Fulham but is expected to return to training soon. Carrick stated Baleba is eager to join his teammates as soon as possible. Carrick also mentioned that Luke Shaw’s injury is minor, while Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt remain unavailable.
- •Carrick expects Baleba back in training next week.
- •Baleba injured his ankle shortly after joining from Brighton.
- •Shaw may be fit for the match against Brighton.
- •Diallo and De Ligt continue to be sidelined by injuries.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Michael Carrick offers Carlos Baleba injury update as £65m signing prepares for debut
"The midfielder has been sidelined by an ankle injury since joining from Brighton this summer
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