Carlos Baleba takes major Manchester United step in friendly with Lausanne

Baleba featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Lausanne on Friday as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury sustained before joining United.

Carlos Baleba made his first appearance in a Manchester United shirt during a behind-closed-doors friendly against Swiss side Lausanne on Friday, which United won 2-1. The midfielder, who arrived from Brighton in the summer, has been sidelined by an ankle injury sustained prior to his move to Old Trafford. The 22-year-old is now in contention to feature against Tottenham next weekend when United resume their Premier League campaign after the international break.