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Manchester United dealt injury blow as Carlos Baleba faces lengthy spell on sidelines

Manchester United dealt injury blow as Carlos Baleba faces lengthy spell on sidelines
English Premier League · 14:40:40 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Manchester United have suffered a significant injury blow after assistant manager Michael Carrick confirmed that summer signing Carlos Baleba faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The £70 million midfielder, who joined the club in the recent transfer window, is expected to be out for an extended period, with Carrick stating his return "will be a bit longer." The news comes as a setback for United's midfield options ahead of a busy fixture schedule.

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