Carlos Baleba responds to criticism at Brighton

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·20 février 2026

Carlos Baleba responds to criticism at Brighton

"I feel more relaxed," says the Cameroonian midfielder

Carlos Baleba responds to criticism at Brighton

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Carlos Baleba made a point of clarifying his situation after a challenging start to the season with Brighton & Hove Albion.

After raising expectations with his impressive performances last season, the 22-year-old midfielder admitted to Sky Sports that he was affected by the external noise:

I feel more relaxed now. All the noise around me—I didn't understand it. I wasn't looking at the internet. I'm more focused on myself and my teammates.

Baleba emphasized the internal advice he received to help him regain his best form:

Everyone told me to play with freedom, to be relaxed, and just enjoy it—think about football.

With Brighton currently sitting 14th in the Premier League, the Cameroonian has also called for calm:

If we think too much about survival, we can't perform well on the pitch.

Under contract until 2028, Baleba now appears focused on the essentials: rediscovering his enjoyment of the game and helping his team finish the season on a positive note.