Gary Neville's most important Carlos Baleba lesson is exactly how Man Utd fans should feel right now – opinion

Gary Neville has broken down a telling sign about Manchester United under Michael Carrick after midfielder Carlos Baleba made his long-awaited debut at the weekend.

Carlos Baleba was on the bench for the start of Manchester United’s encounter with Tottenham before the 22-year-old came on in the second half at Old Trafford .

Michael Carrick hooked off Youri Tielemans and United summer signing Baleba was introduced alongside Kobbie Mainoo in the Red Devils’ two-man midfield pivot. Baleba put on a strong midfield showing for United on his debut, despite the Red Devils blowing a 1-0 advantage over 10-man Tottenham at Old Trafford.