Carlos Baleba absence explained for Brighton at Nottingham Forest amid late Chelsea and Man City interest
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Midfielder Carlos Baleba was a notable absentee from Brighton’s starting XI at Nottingham Forest.
Baleba, 20, has been a key man for the Seagulls this term with 18 Premier League starts from 20 appearances so far this season.
A club source suggested an injury to the Cameroon international but more details will be confirmed shortly. Baleba has been linked with a blockbuster transfer to Manchester City or Chelsea this window but any such move remains highly unlikely.
His midfielder partner Yasin Ayari was also missing from the matchday squad as Fabian Hurzeler made three changes in total to the team that lost 1-0 to Everton at the Amex Stadium last week.
