According to the latest Manchester Evening News report, Baleba has adapted well to Manchester United and has become particularly close to Mbeumo, Yoro, and Amad Diallo Traoré.

Baleba joined Manchester United with an ankle ligament injury sustained during Brighton's preseason. The injury was not severe, which is why Manchester United proceeded with the £70 million deal, but it was enough to delay his debut.

He resumed light training with the ball in mid-September and subsequently joined full team training sessions. It was therefore a welcome sight to see him with the squad at Stockport station ahead of the trip to London for the match against Fulham—a game where Manchester United's fatigue levels and lower running statistics became a talking point.

There are objective factors contributing to Manchester United's low running statistics, with Carrick's tactical approach being a significant reason. However, it is difficult to believe that Manchester United ranking last in several key metrics is due solely to tactical arrangements, given that Tielemans and Mainoo are clearly not the most mobile defensive midfield pairing in the Premier League.

Baleba covers a lot of ground and provides the vitality that the midfield has clearly lacked. He was one of only two midfielders in the 2024-25 season to exceed the 34 km/h mark, and his combined total of 92 tackles and interceptions ranks him sixth among Premier League midfielders.

Since joining Manchester United, Baleba has settled in well at Carrington. Sources say that although he was initially shy, his lively and fun personality has gradually emerged as he has become more comfortable in his new surroundings.

Manchester United's official channels previously shared more than a dozen photos of Baleba at Carrington, most showing him smiling. Joining Manchester United was his dream, and he conveyed this to the club when they first expressed clear interest last year.

Baleba has a good relationship with Mbeumo and is particularly close to Yoro and Amad Diallo Traoré, having recovered from injuries alongside the latter at the academy. Most Manchester United players had a week off last week, but some still came to Carrington for individual training, and Baleba was one of them.

Traduzido por IA.

O site do AF já está online! Acesse notícias completas, comentários, detalhes de partidas e estatísticas no seu computador. Acesse: www.allfootballapp.com