Michael Carrick, the interim manager of Manchester United, gave an update on Carlos Baleba, the £65 million transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion. Baleba has been out since joining the club in the summer due to an ankle injury. However, Carrick said the young player is expected to return to full training soon and could potentially make his debut in a match against Tottenham in October. Unfortunately, he will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup match against his former club, Brighton, at Old Trafford this week. Baleba, a 22-year-old midfielder from Cameroon, has been keen to rejoin the team and train with his teammates. Carrick noted that his inclusion would help balance the midfield, which has been a key area of focus for the club. The manager is optimistic about Baleba's recovery and his ability to contribute to the team soon. In addition to Baleba's absence, Manchester United are likely to be without Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt for the match against Brighton. Diallo, a winger, has not played this season, and de Ligt, the defender, has been sidelined since November with a back injury. Carrick mentioned that Diallo is not close to returning, while de Ligt is working his way back to fitness, though no exact timeline has been set for his return. Luke Shaw, who has missed the last two games due to injury, could potentially be fit for the match against Brighton. Patrick Dorgu has been playing at left-back in Shaw’s absence and has performed well, earning praise from Carrick for his contributions. The manager remains hopeful that Shaw will be available soon. Carrick emphasized that the Carabao Cup is an important opportunity for the team to secure its first trophy under his management. He expressed a strong focus on winning and providing the fans with the emotional experience of victory, highlighting the significance of this competition for the club and its supporters.