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Manchester United's Baleba Sidelined Three Weeks With Ankle Injury
Carlos Baleba recently joined Manchester United from Brighton.
He has a small ankle injury, so he may not play for about three weeks.
This means fans might have to wait until October to see his debut.
Michael Carrick said the injury was already known and is not considered serious.
Carrick is excited because he believes Baleba has a lot of potential.
Baleba gives United different strengths in midfield.
United also signed Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans to strengthen that area.
Three other players may return against Ipswich after missing much of pre-season.
Amad Diallo will miss the match because of his injury.
Carlos Baleba is expected to miss around three weeks with an ankle injury.
Manchester United signed Baleba from Brighton for £70 million ($95 million).
Manager Michael Carrick said the injury was known before the transfer and was not major.
Baleba could miss the start of October, depending on his recovery and the international break.
Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez could return against Ipswich, while Amad Diallo remains injured.
- Who
- Carlos Baleba, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and Manchester United.
- What
- Baleba will miss around three weeks because of an ankle injury and may be delayed in making his debut.
- Where
- At Manchester United's pre-match press conference ahead of Ipswich's visit.
- When
- The update was given before Sunday's match; Baleba could return around October, before or after next month's international break.
- Why
- Baleba is recovering from an ankle issue that United already knew about before completing his transfer.
Key facts
- Player
- Carlos Baleba
- Club
- Manchester United
- Injury
- Ankle issue
- Expected absence
- Approximately two to three weeks
- Transfer fee
- £70 million ($95 million) from Brighton
- Manager
- Michael Carrick
- Next opponent
- Ipswich
Quotes
Michael Carrick
Manchester United manager
“He's got a little ankle issue, so maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks. We'll see but we knew that before, so it's no major issue but it'll be great to have him back when we can.”
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“We're delighted to have Carlos. I think (he has) huge potential, massive potential. I think he's a really exciting signing for us.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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