Manchester United injury news ahead of their match with Ipswich Town confirms absences for Amad Diallo and Carlos Baleba. The update comes as Michael Carrick's side sits 16th in the Premier League with 0 points after a 2-0 opening day loss to Hull City.
Carrick confirmed the situation ahead of Sunday's home fixture. "Amad won’t be involved, he’ll be out for a little bit longer," the manager said. He also noted that "Carlos Baleba has got a little ankle issue, so maybe a couple of weeks to three weeks out." The team has conceded two goals without scoring this season, leaving them with a -2 goal difference and three points behind early leaders Brighton.
Amad Diallo will miss the game due to a minor injury picked up in training, which also ruled him out of the season opener at Hull City's MKM Stadium. The Ivorian winger is not eligible for selection this weekend. Summer signing Carlos Baleba is also unavailable. The £70 million arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion suffered an ankle ligament injury during pre-season and is not expected back until September, likely sidelined for several more weeks.
Their confirmed absences are a blow as United seek their first points.
There is more positive news regarding midfielder Mason Mount. He sustained a foot injury in a match against Paris Saint-Germain earlier in August but has returned to training during the week. Carrick indicated the England international is close to being available, though his status for the Ipswich match remains uncertain. His potential return would be a welcome boost to a midfield that struggled in the defeat to newly-promoted Hull, where goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy sealed the loss.
The injury situation compounds a difficult start for Manchester United. They host an Ipswich Town side currently 8th in the table, knowing a response is required. The team's immediate focus is on halting the negative form and finding a route to goal after being shut out in their first match.
With key attackers absent, others in the squad must step up. The full squad list shows the options available to Carrick as he plans for a crucial early-season fixture at Old Trafford. A victory would not only provide the first points of the campaign but also begin to close the gap to the teams above them in a long season.
