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Baleba, Sesko, Dorgu – Man United injury latest as Michael Carrick handed boost

Manchester United have been handed an injury boost ahead of the return of the Premier League following the international break

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 4:15 PM
Baleba, Sesko, Dorgu – Man United injury latest as Michael Carrick handed boost
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United manager Michael Carrick received an injury boost with Carlos Baleba nearing his debut against Tottenham Hotspur.
  • Carlos Baleba stepped up his recovery from an ankle injury during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lausanne-Sport.
  • Benjamin Sesko and Patrick Dorgu remain sidelined with injuries after withdrawing from their respective national teams.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has received an injury boost as summer signing Carlos Baleba stepped up his recovery ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The 22-year-old midfielder featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lausanne-Sport on Friday, putting him in contention to make his official club debut on October 10.

However, several other United players remain fitness concerns following the international break. Benjamin Sesko withdrew from the Slovenia squad with a shin injury, while Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui suffered issues on international duty. Amad, Kobbie Mainoo, and Marcus Rashford could potentially return against Tottenham.

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