Michael Carrick provides injury update for Carlos Baleba after Champions League win
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Baleba couldn’t continue due to pain during the game.
Michael Carrick, the manager of Manchester United, stated that Carlos Baleba’s injury “doesn’t look great” following the midfield player’s forced substitution during Tuesday’s 3-2 victory against AS Roma.
Shortly into the second half at Old Trafford, Carlos Baleba pulled up while clutching his hamstring. He looked sad.
Carrick comments on Carlos Baleba injury
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Carrick comforted the 22-year-old as he departed the ground. United’s head coach implied that he anticipates a lengthy layoff for the £70 million ($94 million) summer acquisition.
“I haven’t got any more news on Carlos at this stage,” said Carrick.
“It’s his hamstring, so we’ll just have to assess what that looks like. Initially, it doesn’t look great. Timelines, I haven’t got much more to give you.”
The Cameroonian international is scheduled to remain at Carrington throughout the international break for more evaluation by United’s medical experts. It is quite likely that he will miss Aston Villa’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday.
Baleba’s United debut was postponed until after the September–October international break. But when he did make his bow less than a month ago, he was able to make an impression in a side that was generally having trouble.
Baleba made just his seventh start for the Red Devils on Tuesday night. There’s a sense that he was beginning to settle in and has since had a setback.
In order to determine the precise extent of the injury, Baleba will probably undergo tests and scans in the upcoming days. Staff, players, and supporters are hopeful that the damage is very slight. It appears to be a nervous wait, nevertheless, based on the first visual assessment.
Which injury did Carlos Baleba suffer?
He might have picked up a hamstring injury.
What did Carrick say about Baleba’s injury?
The manager sounded concerned about his injury.
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