Baleba, Sesko, Dorgu - Man United injury latest as Michael Carrick handed boost
Michael Carrick will hope to be able to call on Carlos Baleba for the first time in the game, with the summer signing stepping up his recovery from injury over the extended international break. The lack of matches over the last three weeks has led to clubs arranging friendly games.
Baleba will be one to have benefited from a match against Lausanne-Sport at Carrington on Friday. The midfielder made a return to the squad for the draw vs Fulham, but was an unused substitute for the game.
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As well as giving players time to recover, the international break has also provided some injury worries for United and Carrick. With that in mind, here’s a look at the latest injury news from Old Trafford.
The summer signing is yet to make his debut for United after making a £70 million move from Brighton. But Carrick has been handed a boost, with the 22-year-old featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly game vs Lausanne-Sport.
Potential return date: Vs Tottenham (H) - Sat 10 October
The striker missed all of pre-season due to injury. He started the Carabao Cup clash vs Brighton but was taken off in the second half and subsequently withdrew from the Slovenia squad.
What has been said: “I am very sorry that I will have to miss the national team's upcoming matches. I have always played for Slovenia - and always will - with heart and pride," he wrote on Instagram. "Right now, the most important thing is to focus fully on my recovery. I am already working on getting back on the pitch as soon as possible to help both the national team and my club once again.”
Potential return date: Unknown
The wing-back was substituted just half an hour into Denmark’s clash against Wales last week, and has since withdrawn from the squad for the rest of the international break.
Potential return date: Unknown
The defender has been a long-term absentee with a back injury, but could be closing in on a return.
What has been said: “Matta is just working his way back, really. So I don’t want to, because of how it’s been, put too much of a timeframe on it.”
Potential return date: Unknown
The winger is yet to feature this season due to an injury he suffered on the eve of the Premier League opener against Hull City. He has, however, hinted that a return may not be far away.
What has been said: “Amad, hopefully, by the time we get back, he will have trained with the group. That's a positive.”
Potential return date: Vs Tottenham (H) - Sat 10 October
Another injury worry from the international break with the full-back having to be substituted in Morocco’s win over Lesotho on Tuesday. The severity of the injury is still unknown.
Potential return date: Unknown
Injury: Unknown
Mainoo was one of the players to withdraw from international duty before the start of the international break.
Potential return date: Vs Tottenham (H) - Sat 10 October
Injury: Unknown
The forward had to be taken off during the draw against Fulham, and subsequently withdrew from international duty with England.
What has been said: "We had to bring him off, as he had a bit of an issue. I'm not sure [if he's alright].”
Potential return date: Vs Tottenham (H) - Sat 10 October
The midfielder suffered a knee ligament injury while representing Uruguay at the World Cup this summer.
Potential return date: Unknown
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Injury: Minor procedure
The summer signing is yet to be available for selection after undergoing a minor procedure over the summer. He withdrew from the Wales squad for the current international break.
Potential return date: Vs Tottenham (H) - Sat 10 October
Injury: Hamstring
The goalkeeper suffered the injury before the start of the season.
Potential return date: Unknown