Injury

Carlos Baleba out for several weeks with hamstring injury

Baleba was hurt in the Champions League match against AS Roma and his availability is uncertain until December, according to reports.

FootVal NewsroomNov 6, 2026, 10:26 PM

A Manchester United player grimacing in pain as medical staff help him off the pitch. · Photo: The Sun

Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba is set to miss several weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the Champions League match against AS Roma on Tuesday, according to L'Équipe.

Manager Michael Carrick has given an update on the injury. The Evening Standard reports a new timeline for the midfielder's return, while the Mirror says Carrick confirmed how serious the problem is. L'Équipe says Baleba's availability remains uncertain until December.

The 22-year-old joined United from Brighton. He has made four appearances this season without a goal or an assist, with an average rating of 6.48. FootVal values him at €57m, against a market value of €65m on Transfermarkt.

United's next match is a Premier League game against Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday, 8 November. The Evening Standard reports that the club could be without eight senior players through injury or suspension for that game.

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L'Équipe — Touché contre l'AS Rome en Ligue des champions, Carlos Baleba sera absent plusieurs semaines avec Manchester United
Evening Standard — Manchester United dealt injury blow as Michael Carrick reveals new Carlos Baleba timeline
Mirror — Michael Carrick confirms severity of Carlos Baleba injury as Man Utd boss provides two updates
The Sun — Man Utd suffer Carlos Baleba injury blow as Michael Carrick reveals how long star will be out for

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