Carlos Baleba is making steady progress in his recovery from an ankle ligament injury sustained in Brighton’s pre-season, with manager Michael Carrick expecting him to train fully with the group within the next week.
The £70million summer signing has not yet made his United debut but will have extra time to build his fitness during the current international break. Carrick said: “He’ll be back in and around the group at some point over the next week or so, so that means after international, he should be in good shape. Carlos came here injured and he’s desperate to get out there, be part of the group and train fully with the boys.”
Baleba is expected to be available for Tottenham’s visit to Old Trafford on 10 October. The midfielder has deliberately kept his support network close during his early weeks, retaining his private chef and having his sister living with him. Fellow Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has also taken him under his wing, showing him around Manchester and helping him settle.
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