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  "id": 2066152,
  "title": "Carlos Baleba, Carrick's new midfield and a fresh mindset: Why the optimism is back at Man United",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/carlos-baleba-carricks-new-midfield-and-a-fresh-mindset-why-the-2066152",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T03:26:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
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    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/20/carlos-baleba-carricks-new-midfield-and-a-fresh-mindset-why-the-optimism-is-back-at-man-united/"
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  "summary": "Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, once a top midfielder himself, wanted to strengthen his midfield this summer ahead of a return to Uefa Champions League football, and he feels he’s done just that. United have signed Belgium captain Youri Tielemens, Brazilian defensive midfielder Andrey Santos , and are on the cusp of agreeing a deal for Brighton’s Cameroonian international Carlos…",
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        "title": "Carlos Baleba, Carrick's new midfield and a fresh mindset: Why the optimism is back at Man United",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/carlos-baleba-carricks-new-midfield-and-a-fresh-mindset-why-the",
        "published": "2026-08-20T03:26:30.000Z"
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