Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCarlos Baleba's Manchester United debut date has been revealed by Michael Carrick, ahead of his side's trip to Everton this weekend.Manchester United have won one, and lost one in their two opening Premier League games this term, defeating Ipswich Town 5-2 last Sunday.Prior to that, another newly-promoted side in Hull City served the Red Devils a 2-0 opening day defeat at the MKM StadiumMichael Carrick reveals Carlos Baleba's Manchester United debut dateManchester United signed Baleba in late August, in a deal worth �70 million, from their Premier League peer Brighton.The Red Devils lost veteran midfielder Casemiro in the summer, and shelled out an initial �65 million, with a further five in add-ons, to secure the services of the Cameroonian as a replacement. You may like Carlos Baleba Manchester United contract details revealed as final transfer hurdle made known: report First Manchester United transfer of the summer completed, ahead of World Cup: report Manchester United edging closer to completing Alejandro Balde transfer: report Baleba made 31 English top-flight appearances last season, playing almost 1700 minutes.He recovered the ball just over three times per game, while winning an average of six duels; Baleba also made one interception and one tackle per match for the Seagulls.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Before revealing the his likely debut date, Carrick provided updates on the injury status of Mason Mount and Luke Shaw.The former seems to have had a positive week on the training pitches, as relayed by Ben Dinnery, while the latter was pictured alongside club captain Bruno Fernandes in training on Thursday.Baleba is now 10-14 days out from making his debut appearance for the Red Devils, as Carrick's men prepare to play Champions League football in the coming weeks. What to read next Manchester United boss Michael Carrick breaks decades-old tradition Why Manchester United signing Eduardo Camavinga could accelerate, following Real Madrid agreement You'll never guess which Manchester United star Lee Sharpe says he wished he'd played with In relation to Manchester United's schedule, the Cameroonian will likely make his first appearance in red versus Fulham at Craven Cottage.That match will be played in the Premier League on September 20, however, if Baleba becomes available at the mid point of the range provided, he could face off against his former team in the Carabao Cup, on September 16.If that is to be the case, bizarrely, Baleba's previous and last game would be against Manchester United, then Brighton respectively.The 22-year-old last featured in a football match versus the Red Devils during a 3-0 loss with Brighton, in the final game of the 2025/26 Premier League season.TOPICSMichael CarrickManchester UnitedPremier LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
