Carrick confirms Amad and Baleba miss Ipswich clash

Michael Carrick has confirmed that Amad and Carlos Baleba will be unavailable for the match against Ipswich. As the coach explained, both players have picked up issues and that’s why they won’t make the trip.

Two absences to injury

On Baleba, Carrick said the midfielder will be out “for a couple of weeks” because of “a little ankle problem.” The message was clear: he needs time to recover properly.

For Amad, Carrick added that he hopes the player can return before the international break. It’s not guaranteed, but it does set the timeline the staff are working toward.

What it means for the lineup

With both ruled out, Carrick will have to reshuffle his plans for the Ipswich fixture, especially given that Baleba’s issue points to a multi-week absence. As Fabrizio Romano reports, these comments confirm the two injuries ahead of the game.