{
  "id": 3991693,
  "title": "Man Utd’s new signing Baleba sidelined for 3 weeks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/man-utds-new-signing-baleba-sidelined-for-3-weeks-3991693",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T14:56:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/28/man-utd-new-signing-baleba-sidelined-for-3-weeks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's recent signing of Carlos Baleba, a US$95 million acquisition from Brighton & Hove Albion, has bolstered the club's midfield options, as revealed by midfielder Michael Carrick. Carrick expressed excitement over Baleba's immense potential, despite the Cameroonian being sidelined for around three weeks due to an ankle injury. The injury has placed a race against time on Baleba's return, as he may not be fit to play before a three-week international break next month. Carrick, who took a permanent role at the club following a successful interim spell, praised Baleba's attributes and believes he will add valuable balance to the team's composition. Despite the setback, Carrick remains optimistic about the exciting new signing and his potential contribution to the team.",
  "summary": "Carlos Baleba will be unable to make his Manchester United debut for around three weeks due to an ankle injury.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}