Michael Carrick issues Manchester United injury latest after Carlos Baleba blow

Baleba pulled up with a hamstring injury in the 52nd minute of Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League win over Roma; Carrick said initial signs are not encouraging but has no timeline yet.

Carlos Baleba limped off with a hamstring injury in the opening minute of the second half during Manchester United's 3-2 Champions League victory over Roma at Old Trafford on Tuesday. The midfielder, a summer signing from Brighton, had been a bright spark for United in an otherwise poor first-half display, but pulled up in agony after a burst into the Roma box early in the restart.

Manager Michael Carrick offered little reassurance in his post-match update. "I haven't got any more news on Carlos at this stage, but obviously it looks like it's his hamstring," Carrick said. "So we'll just have to assess what that looks like. I mean, initially, it doesn't look great. Timelines? I haven't got much more to give you."

The injury is a fresh setback for Baleba, who arrived at Old Trafford with a pre-existing ankle problem that delayed his start to the season. United face Aston Villa at home this weekend before the November international break.