Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe 60-year-old offered his verdict on Manchester Uniteds �70 million man, surmising that Baleba will require a lengthy adjustment period under Michael Carrick.Sheringham stated that the Cameroonian will have to reckon with a newfound pressure at Manchester United, having never played previously for a club of the Red Devils stature.The 22-year-old arrived from Brighton as a replacement for the clubs recently departed veteran midfielder Casemiro, and is anticipated to make his Manchester United debut in the coming weeks.Im not sold on Carlos Baleba, weve not seen him play at a club with the pressure of Manchester UnitedCarrick revealed last week that Balebas debut is anticipated within 10-14 days making his first match for the Red Devils likely to be either a Premier League or Carabao Cup fixture.His last competitive game came against Manchester United in matchweek 38 of the Premier League season, in which Brighton lost 3-0. Last term, he made 31 top-flight appearances for the Seagulls. You may like Manchester United debut revealed for Carlos Baleba as Michael Carrick breaks silence on new arrival Carlos Baleba Manchester United contract details revealed as final transfer hurdle made known: report Manchester United treble winner reveals pressure on Michael Carrick is already 'huge' Sheringham expects Balebas settling-in period to be the inverse of that experienced by another midfield signing for the Red Devils Youri Tielemans.The ex-Aston Villa man has started all three of Manchester Uniteds fixtures to open the season, with his stand-out performance arriving versus Ipswich in the clubs 5-2 home win.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.Sheringham confessed: Im not sold on Carlos Baleba weve not seen him play at a club with the pressure of Man Utd yet, so itll take six months or so before we can get a real idea.When you bring in two or three signings, theyre expected to be playing. With someone like Tielemans, everyone talks highly of him and you expect him to go straight into the side, which has been the case.Sheringham introduced England international Kobbie Mainoo into the discussion, as a possible foil for the Cameroonian. What to read next 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 Manchester United could tie up former Manchester City player as next summer buy: report Despite the former Brighton mans considerable price tag, Sheringham believes that he could have to bide his time until an opportunity arrives, with Mainoo likely to serve as a roadblock in Balebas attempts to break into the side.Someone like Baleba, with Kobbie Mainoo playing, [he] might have to bide his time. When that chance does come, theyve got to grab it with both hands, he said.Sheringham also discussed the huge pressure faced by former player, now permanent manager, Carrick in the coming seasons at Manchester United.The Red Devils return to Premier League action after their Thursday showdown in the Champions League versus Sabah FK in the Manchester derby on Sunday, at Old Trafford.This interview was conducted by BetVictor Online Casino.TOPICSTeddy SheringhamManchester UnitedPremier LeagueChampions 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.
