{
  "id": 18458607,
  "title": "EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Man Utd player who must step up after Baleba's injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-man-utd-player-who-must-step-up-after-balebas",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:40:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/epl-rio-ferdinand-names-man-utd-player-who-must-step-up-after-balebas-injury/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has identified Youri Tielemans as the player who must step up after midfielder Carlos Baleba sustained a hamstring injury during the club's Champions League match against AS Roma. Tielemans came on as a substitute in the 51st minute of the match at Old Trafford. On the podcast Rio Ferdinand Presents, Ferdinand expressed his hope for Tielemans' recovery, saying, \"Great to see Tielemans back in. Let's hope he continues.\" He emphasized the importance of Tielemans regaining form and contributing to the team's performance. Baleba is projected to miss the upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa, and Tielemans could potentially take his place in the starting lineup.",
  "summary": "Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has named Youri Tielemans as the Red Devils player who must now step up after midfielder Carlos Baleba sustained an injury. Recall that Baleba picked up a hamstring injury during Man United's 3-2 win against AS Roma in the Champions League in mid-week. Baleba was replaced by Tielemans in the […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand names Man Utd player who must step up after…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}