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Will Carlos Baleba play for Man United vs. Fulham? Michael Carrick offers positive injury update on midfielder
Carrick said Baleba has stepped up rehabilitation and could return after the international break, while United still have six players sidelined.
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Manchester United visits Fulham at Craven Cottage for a Premier League matchweek 5 fixture, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 PM BST.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after collecting 4 points from 4 games, while Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa seeks his first victory with the club sitting at the bottom of the table.
United head coach Michael Carrick confirmed there is "a chance" Luke Shaw returns to the matchday squad, though Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo, and Manuel Ugarte remain sidelined alongside Fulham's Tom Cairney and Kenny Tete.
Despite a recent Carabao Cup exit, United maintains a dominant record at Craven Cottage, having not lost there since 2009, offering hope for a morale-boosting victory.
Sitting 18th and 13th respectively in the Premier League table, both Fulham and Manchester United must climb the standings before the international break.
Fulham vs MU score prediction in the Premier League, Sunday (20/9) evening WIB, is a must-win match for Michael Carrick after his leadership was highlighted.