Manchester United must assess Carlos Baleba after the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during their 3-2 Champions League victory against Roma. Michael Carrick confirmed the affected area after the match, according to Bongda24h, and described the initial signs as concerning.
Forced change while United trailed
Baleba started alongside Kobbie Mainoo at Old Trafford, the first time the pair had begun a match together, the report said. His evening ended shortly after the second half started.
The Cameroon international accelerated forward but then stopped in pain. United were still 2-0 behind when the injury interrupted his involvement. Youri Tielemans replaced him, while supporters offered encouragement as Baleba made his way around the pitch to leave the playing area.
United subsequently completed their recovery to win 3-2. The injury was among the issues Carrick addressed in his post-match press conference.
Tielemans earns praise
Carrick said the club needed a further assessment to establish the seriousness of the problem. At that stage, he had no more detailed information beyond identifying the hamstring as the affected area and expressing concern about the early indications.
The manager also praised Tielemans for adapting quickly after coming on. His assessment highlighted the substitute's ability, character and contribution to the group while United were trying to recover from a two-goal deficit.
Aston Villa are United's next opponents in the schedule mentioned by the source. Baleba's assessment is the immediate follow-up for the club, while Tielemans' performance against Roma gives Carrick another midfield option to consider in preparing for that meeting.