BREAKING: Carlos Baleba Could Be Out for Weeks After Hamstring Injury
Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba could be facing a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury during the club’s victory over Roma.
The Cameroon international was forced to deal with the injury during the match, raising concerns about his availability for Manchester United’s upcoming fixtures.
Speaking after the game, United manager Michael Carrick admitted that the initial assessment of Baleba’s injury was not encouraging.
“We’ll have to assess what that looks like but, initially, it doesn’t look great,” Carrick said.
“I haven’t got any more news on Carlos at this stage but it’s his hamstring.”
Manchester United Await Baleba’s Injury Assessment
Baleba’s injury comes as a significant concern for Manchester United, with the midfielder having an important role to play in the team’s midfield.
The club will now need to conduct further medical examinations to determine the severity of the injury and establish how long the 22-year-old could be unavailable.
Although reports suggest Baleba could miss several weeks, Manchester United are yet to confirm an official recovery timeline.
His absence would be a major setback for Carrick, who will be hoping the midfielder can return as soon as possible.
United supporters will now be waiting for further updates on Baleba’s condition, with the club expected to provide more information following his medical assessment.
What do you think, Manchester United fans? How big a blow would Baleba’s absence be for Carrick’s midfield?