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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-28 · via The Athletic

Carrick optimistic Baleba can debut before international break

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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick hopes Carlos Baleba, signed for £65 million from Brighton, can play before the September international break, though he is recovering from an ankle injury. Amad Diallo will miss the Ipswich match and likely the break, while Mason Mount has returned to training and is in contention for Sunday. United's next game after the break is against Tottenham on October 10.

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Baleba's arrival at Old Trafford was confirmed earlier this week, with the 22-year-old midfielder carrying an ankle

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