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Carlos Baleba suffers suspected hamstring injury in United's win over Roma
Manchester United beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford after falling two goals behind.
Midfielder Carlos Baleba went off with a suspected hamstring injury early in the second half.
The Cameroon international had surged forward before pulling up and needing help to leave the pitch.
Coach Michael Carrick said the injury did not initially look good, but he had no firm diagnosis or recovery timeline.
Baleba joined United from Brighton in the summer and had already dealt with an ankle problem.
The injury is a setback for United, who will need to assess his fitness before their next match.
United are due to face Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, before the November international break.
Carlos Baleba appeared to suffer a hamstring injury during Manchester United’s 3-2 comeback win over Roma at Old Trafford.
The Cameroon international pulled up during a run into the Roma area shortly after half-time and was helped off the pitch.
United head coach Michael Carrick said the injury appeared to involve Baleba’s hamstring, but that the club needed to assess it.
United came back from 2-0 down to win, easing pressure on Carrick after a nine-match winless run.
- Who
- Carlos Baleba, the Cameroon international and Manchester United midfielder.
- What
- He suffered an apparent hamstring injury and was helped off the pitch.
- When
- 3 November 2026, shortly after half-time.
- Where
- Old Trafford, during Manchester United’s match against Roma.
- Why
- Not stated
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Roma went 2-0 ahead through Matias Soule and Donyell Malen.
Baleba pulled up during a run towards the Roma goal and was helped off the pitch.
Carrick said the injury appeared to involve Baleba’s hamstring and that the club would assess it.
- Match result
- Manchester United 3-2 Roma
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Injury
- Suspected hamstring injury
- Injury timing
- Shortly after half-time
- Upcoming fixture
- Manchester United v Aston Villa at Old Trafford on 8 November, 16:30 GMT
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I haven't got any more news on Carlos at this stage, but obviously it looks like it’s his hamstring