Man United duo could be axed vs Tottenham as 'powerhouse' set to start - expert
Manchester United is expected to debut new signing Carlos Baleba in their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur. Experts suggest his inclusion may force a tactical shift in the team's midfield structure.
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Carlos Baleba must be the missing piece for Manchester United with his debut to come against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
That is the opinion of former senior Tottenham scout, Bryan King, speaking exclusively to Football Insider.
The 22-year-old joined the Red Devils in a £70million deal from Brighton in the summer, but has been injured for the entirety of the season so far.
The visit of Tottenham on Saturday looks bound to represent Baleba's debut, however, with both teams desperate for three points.
Michael Carrick is under huge pressure after leading Man United to just one win from their opening five Premier League games, while Tottenham are yet to get over the line.
It is not yet clear how Carrick plans to deploy his midfield, with Baleba's introduction potentially set to require a system change.
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