Carlos Baleba sidelined with hamstring injury

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that midfielder Carlos Baleba faces a significant spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The 70-million-pound summer signing picked up the knock during the first half of Tuesday's 3-2 victory over AS Roma at Old Trafford.

Baleba was seen limping off the pitch in clear distress. Speaking at his Friday press conference, Carrick confirmed the medical staff's concerns, stating that the player will not be available for the upcoming matches and will not return immediately after the November international break.

We still don't know the exact timeframe, but his recovery will take a few weeks. He definitely won't play this weekend and won't have time to recover during the international break — the process will take a bit longer. Michael Carrick

The injury is a blow for the team, which had just snapped a nine-game winless streak against the Italian side. Despite the win, United remain dangerously close to the relegation zone in the Premier League.

Carrick has urged his squad to stay focused ahead of Sunday's home clash with Aston Villa, noting that the Roma result must serve as a turning point to help the team climb out of their current form.