Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has spoken positively about new midfielder Carlos Baleba, saying the Cameroon international has “huge potential” following his move from Brighton.
Baleba, 22, joined Manchester United from Brighton before the new season. However, he has yet to appear on the pitch for his new club this campaign.
Carrick’s comments come before Manchester United’s second-round fixture in the English Championship, when the Red Devils will host Ipswich on Sunday, 30 August. The match is scheduled to begin at 18:30 Moscow time.
The arrival of Baleba has made him one of the players attracting attention around Manchester United, although his wait for a first appearance in the new season continues. The midfielder has not yet featured since completing his move from Brighton.
Carrick has now offered an assessment of the new signing, pointing to the qualities and long-term promise he believes Baleba possesses. His description of the 22-year-old as a player with “huge potential” underlines the expectations surrounding the Cameroon international at Manchester United.
For now, Baleba’s competitive debut for the club remains pending. Manchester United’s meeting with Ipswich provides the next opportunity for him to be involved, with the game taking place at the start of the second round of the English Championship.
The fixture will see Manchester United play at home against Ipswich, with the Red Devils looking ahead to the contest after Baleba’s transfer from Brighton. The match’s scheduled kick-off time is 18:30 Moscow time on Sunday, 30 August.
Baleba’s move is the central development in Carrick’s latest comments. The midfielder has changed clubs from Brighton to Manchester United, but has not yet taken part in a match for his new side during the current season. Carrick’s view is that the player has considerable room to develop, with the phrase “huge potential” providing the clearest indication of the manager’s assessment.
Manchester United will therefore go into the Ipswich match with Baleba still awaiting his first appearance of the new campaign. The game is the second-round meeting in the English Championship and will be played at Manchester United’s home ground on 30 August.