Carlos Baleba nears Manchester United debut after injury

Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba is nearing his debut following an ankle ligament injury sustained during the pre-season. The 22-year-old joined the club from Brighton & Hove Albion for £70 million after a year of transfer negotiations.

Baleba has been unable to feature in the opening league games of the season, though he was recently included in the matchday squad against Fulham. The current three-week international break is expected to provide the necessary time for him to reach peak fitness. The club's head coach indicated that Baleba should be reintegrated into training and ready for competitive action once the Premier League resumes, potentially as early as the match against Tottenham on October 10.

Fulham player Josh King has already highlighted Baleba’s impact, naming him the toughest player he has faced in the Premier League due to his ability to break up play and drive central runs.