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Carlos Baleba is yet to make his Manchester United debut after completing a transfer from Brighton.
Michael Carrick is yet to have £65 million midfielder Carlos Baleba available this season, but there has been a promising update from Carrington.
Baleba is set to miss the Brighton match this week, but the 22-year-old midfielder is back training on grass and nearing a return to action.
It has been speculated when Baleba will make his debut, with conversation focused around whether it will be before or after the upcoming international break.
Manchester United v Ipswich Town - Premier League 2026/27
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Manchester United fans send unanimous Carlos Baleba message
This week, United provided an update on Baleba’s fitness, revealing that he is back in training at Carrington as he steps up his recovery from an ankle injury.
United fans on TalkingPoints have been discussing whether Baleba should be thrown straight back into action, or given the international break to rest and recover.
The answer was unanimous…
All supporters unanimously agreed that Baleba should be kept away from action until after the international break.
Given Baleba’s injury record, United fans clearly do not want to risk re-aggravating his problem and lose him for a larger portion of the season.
Carlos Baleba will return for busy Man United fixture list
If United listen to supporters and keep Baleba out of action until October, he should be fully fit for a hectic part of the 2026/27 calendar.
Man United vs Tottenham – 10 October
Atletico Madrid vs Man United – 13 October
Leeds vs Man United – 18 October
Como vs Man United – 21 October
Man United vs Bournemouth – 25 October
Chelsea vs Man United – 31 October
United have six matches in October, and Baleba is expected to be fully fit for the first match of the month against Tottenham.
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Carrick will need midfield rotation options throughout October to keep fitness levels and intensity levels high.
Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, Baleba, Kobbie Mainoo and Mason Mount can all expect to play minutes in the hectic six-match run.