Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba is doubtful for the start of the 2026/27 season due to an ankle injury. At just 22 years old, a player already valued between £80 million and £100 million is facing a string of physical setbacks that are disrupting his progression. After knee problems in late 2024 and muscle injuries in early 2025, it is now his ankle that is concerning Brighton’s coaching staff. Manchester United’s cooled interest illustrates the consequences of these fitness issues on the player’s market value, as he could miss the opening fixtures of the new season.
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