Carlos Baleba's night at Old Trafford ended earlier than anyone at Manchester United would have wanted. The Cameroon international was substituted in the early stages of the second half after going down on his own, just as he was shaping up to get a goal back for the Red Devils against AS Roma in their UEFA Champions League clash.
Baleba has quietly become one of the more important pieces in United's midfield puzzle. His physicality, pressing energy, and ability to win the ball back have made him a go-to option for manager Michael Carrick, which makes this potential setback all the more frustrating at such a critical point in the season.
The severity of the injury has not yet been officially confirmed by the club, so supporters are in that uncomfortable holding pattern of waiting and hoping. What is clear is that United cannot afford too many disruptions right now, with Aston Villa up next before the international break gives the squad a chance to reset.
All eyes will be on the club's injury update in the coming days.
Originally published by NotJustOk.