Manchester United are hopeful midfielder Carlos Baleba will be able to make his debut for the club before the September international break, but manager Michael Carrick refused to put any deadlines on his recovery from an ankle injury. Baleba this week completed a �70million move to Old Trafford from Brighton and Hove Albion.The Cameroon internationals arrival should significantly boost the United midfield by bringing some much-needed physicality to the engine room.But United will have to wait a little while before they can reap the benefits of his signing because of his injury, which is expected to keep him on the sideline for at least two more weeks.Domestic football takes a significant break next month, with the next international break stretching from September 21 to October 6.Should Baleba fail to return before the break, his United debut will likely come on October 10 when they host Tottenham.But Carrick does not see Balebas lay-off as a significant problem.Hes got a little ankle issue, Carrick told his pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of newly promoted Ipswich Town. So, maybe a couple of weeks or so, maybe three weeks, well see. But we knew that before, so its no major issue. Itll be great to have him back when we can.Were delighted to have Carlos. He has huge potential, hes a really exciting signing or us, the quality he has, the attributes he has offset the balance of the group weve got.Different strengths, different combinations. So much more to come from him as well, so its exciting for us.United are also without Amad Diallo after the Ivorian sustained a knock in training, with Carrick unsure if either he or Baleba will be available before club football takes an extended pause.Its obviously new, you know, having the break to deal with, Carrick added. But well wait and see. Well wait and see. Were hopeful, but I dont want to put any deadlines on it just yet. Topics Manchester United F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read When is the Conference League draw 2026/27? Date, time, league phase schedule, TV channel and live stream Ben Miller 28th August, 2026 When is the Europa League draw? Date, time, schedule, where to watch Ben Miller 28th August, 2026 Everton not in a hurry to sell our best players, says Moyes amid Ndiaye Man City speculation Nicholas McGee 28th August, 2026 Champions League: Arsenal to face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich Tom Rostance 27th August, 2026 Jaissle hails Gonzalez addition but will push every day for more Newcastle signings Nicholas McGee 27th August, 2026 Delap backs Glasner to help him make the next step after completing �50m Forest move Nicholas McGee 27th August, 2026
