Carrick Fears Worst Over Baleba Hamstring Injury After Roma Win

Manchester United’s dramatic comeback win over Roma came at a cost, with manager Michael Carrick admitting he fears the worst over Carlos Baleba’s hamstring injury.

The 22-year-old midfielder was forced off in the 51st minute after pulling up clutching his hamstring while sprinting towards goal, just after half-time. Carrick said after the game that the injury “did not look good” and that Baleba would be assessed over the coming days.

Even a minor hamstring strain would rule Baleba out of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Aston Villa, and a more serious grade could keep him sidelined for weeks at a time when United can least afford to lose him.

A cruel blow after the high

Baleba’s injury took some shine off a famous night at Old Trafford, where United had just ended a nine-game winless run with a comeback for the ages.

Villa test looms

United head to Villa Park on Sunday with the very real prospect of going into the international break with just one win in 11 matches.

Source: Sports Mole / The Athletic