Manchester United handed double injury boost as Carlos Baleba makes debut ahead of Tottenham clash

Carlos Baleba made his Manchester United debut on Friday afternoon during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lausanne Sport. The 22-year-old midfielder, who joined from Brighton in a £70million package, had been sidelined by a pre-existing ankle injury since his summer arrival. He started the match alongside Matthijs de Ligt, giving head coach Michael Carrick a major boost before facing Tottenham.

United won the secret friendly at Carrington 2-1, with Harry Maguire and Matheus Cunha also taking part. De Ligt's start marked his first appearance since November of the previous year following a serious back issue, positioning both players for a potential return to Premier League action.