{
  "id": 6113314,
  "title": "‘I would expect…’: MEN journo predicts £35m Man Utd man will lose his place after starting all three PL games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/i-would-expect-men-journo-predicts-35m-man-utd-man-will-lose-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-07T07:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/expect-men-journo-predicts-35m-072500581.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans is expected to lose his starting position once Carlos Bacca returns from injury, according to a Manchester Evening News journalist. The Cameroonian is currently sidelined with an ankle injury sustained during pre-season. Tielemans started alongside Andrey Santos and Kobbie Mainoo in United's opening-day loss to Hull City, with Mainoo returning to the starting lineup after his World Cup participation limited his preseason time. Bacca's £70 million transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion, including £65 million upfront, has generated expectations that he will be a key player for the team. Manchester United signed Santos for £50 million from Chelsea to increase his playing time, as he had grown frustrated with his position behind Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Bacca's return is anticipated around mid-to-late September, with United facing Sabah in the Champions League on Thursday followed by Manchester City on Saturday and a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton on September 16.",
  "summary": "Youri Tielemans has been tipped to lose his place in the starting XI once Carlos Baleba is fit and available.Currently, Manchester United’s third and final midfield signing is sidelined with an ankl...",
  "key_points": [
    "Bacca's £70 million transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion generates expectations of key role.",
    "Bacca's return anticipated around mid-to-late September."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Youri Tielemans' consistent starts are set to be short-lived as Carlos Bacca's imminent return from injury likely signals a change in midfield selection for Manchester United.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}