Bad news! Manchester United star suffers injury in Champions League clash
Manchester United's nightmare evening against Roma has taken another worrying turn.
Details: Midfielder Carlos Baleba was forced to leave the pitch during Tuesday's Champions League clash with Roma at Old Trafford. According to initial reports, the Cameroonian footballer may have suffered a muscle injury, although the exact nature of the problem remains unclear. Baleba started the encounter in Michael Carrick's midfield alongside Kobbie Mainoo.
The incident comes amid an already disastrous evening for the Red Devils. Roma scored twice inside the opening 18 minutes, with Matias Soule breaking the deadlock before Donyell Malen converted a penalty to double the visitors' advantage.
The potential loss of Baleba represents another concern for Carrick, whose squad was already dealing with several injury problems heading into the European encounter. The midfielder's departure could further complicate United's situation in the middle of the pitch.
At present, there has been no confirmed diagnosis or official recovery timeline. The severity of the suspected muscle injury remains unknown.
It is worth noting that the 22-year-old Cameroon international joined Manchester United from Brighton in the summer of 2026. According to the club's official website, Baleba had made six appearances in all competitions before the Champions League encounter with Roma.
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