Baleba Injury Casts Shadow Over Man Utd’s Champions League Win Against Roma

Manchester United’s Champions League victory over Roma came at a cost, with midfielder Carlos Baleba picking up an injury during the win and leaving head coach Michael Carrick fearing the worst.

Baleba has become a key figure in United’s midfield, and any absence would arrive at an awkward moment, with fixtures piling up and the January window still weeks away.

Carrick’s concern was plain after the final whistle, and United will now wait on further assessment before knowing how long they may have to cope without the midfielder.

A midfield headache

United’s midfield depth is already under scrutiny, and losing Baleba for any length of time would force Carrick to reshuffle a unit that has only just started to find its rhythm in Europe.

Waiting on the verdict

The club has yet to confirm the extent of the problem, but Carrick’s tone after the Roma game suggests United are bracing for unwelcome news rather than a minor scare.

Source: Six Sports