Carlos Baleba’s Impact Highlighted in Brighton’s Victory

Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer provided commentary on BBC Match of the Day regarding Carlos Baleba’s significant contribution to Brighton’s win over Manchester City, observing: “First half, Brighton were too nice and showed too much respect [to City]. They stood off and let them play and that caused them all sorts of problems.” “Second half, it all changed. He [Baleba] came on and got among them. He showed energy, aggression and he got rattled them.” “Brighton were a completely different team in the second half and it started because of him, he played on the front foot. They should have scored four or five.” “He was absolutely wonderful. He changed the tempo and performance on the front foot and defensively. They got the three points which they deserved.”