Man Utd fans all reacting to Carlos Baleba after Michael Carrick’s call with another player vs Atletico Madrid

Manchester United fans were on the same wavelength over Carlos Baleba after the Red Devils’ return to Champions League action against Atletico Madrid under Michael Carrick.

Michael Carrick’s men travelled to Spain to resume their Champions League campaign after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Saturday.

The Red Devils kicked off their Champions League run with all three points last month after Man Utd thrashed Sabah 4-0 in their opening clash at Old Trafford.

However, the Red Devils’ visit to the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday evening was tipped to be a huge test for United manager Carrick after his side’s mixed form.

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Man Utd fans are frustrated with Michael Carrick subbing Carlos Baleba off and keeping Bruno Fernandes on

Carlos Baleba made his first start for Manchester United on Tuesday after he received his long-awaited debut against Tottenham at Old Trafford. The 22-year-old Man Utd summer signing was partnered alongside Andrey Santos and played 66 minutes against Atletico Madrid before he was subbed off for Mason Mount.

Michael Carrick’s decision to sub Carlos Baleba off after his strong showing and to keep Bruno Fernandes on the pitch left United fans on X, formerly Twitter, deeply frustrated with his tactical call at the Metropolitano Stadium.

One Man Utd fan said: “Baleba off and Bruno [is] still on the pitch. I’m confused. Very confused.”

Someone else posted: “Why would you remove Baleba? Bruno is right there.”

“Genuinely, how is Bruno still on the pitch? Actually thought Tielemans was doing fine in a creative sense. Baleba was playing well also,” a third X user shared.

And a fourth tweeted: “Why is Carrick taking off Baleba and leaving Bruno on the pitch?”

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Another Red Devils supporter suggested: “How are you removing Baleba and keeping Bruno [on]?”

“Taking off Baleba is a mistake,” a sixth wrote.

Somebody else added: “Taking Baleba off is shocking.”

An eighth asked: “Baleba has been our best player and we take him off?”

Following Tuesday’s Champions League clash at the Metropolitano Stadium, United will now return to Premier League action at the weekend. Carrick’s men will visit Elland Road for Sunday’s tie against rivals Leeds United, with Premier League kick-off slated for 2pm UK time.