Baleba’s journey: from struggles to success
Carlos Baleba has faced challenges this season but showed promise in Brighton’s recent match. The young midfielder is working hard to regain his form after a summer of speculation about his future.










































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































Today, Brentford will play Brighton at the Amex Stadium. The Bees are hoping to change their away form after losing four out of five away matches this season. They have not been able to win at this stadium in their past four Premier League visits.
Manager Keith Andrews is putting his faith in striker Igor Thiago. The Brazilian, with eight goals in 11 games, ranks highly in the league, just behind Erling Haaland. His knack for scoring could be essential for Brentford’s hopes of securing a victory today.
Michael Kayode has become vital for Brentford due to his exceptional long throws. In 11 starts this season, he has made 54 long throws, with an average distance of 33.2 meters. This skill makes him a significant threat during offensive opportunities.
Brentford is dealing with Fabio Carvalho’s ACL injury, which leaves a gap in their midfield. Mikkel Damsgaard is likely to take his place. Kristoffer Ajer has recovered from an injury but may not start, with Mads Roerslev available to fill in. Captain Jordan Henderson is expected to lead the midfield, ensuring a strong pressing game against Brighton.
The expected lineup for Brentford includes: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Ajer; Henderson, Yarmoliuk; Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara; and Thiago.
Kick-off is at 3:00 pm GMT today, Saturday, November 22, 2025. The game will not be televised live in the UK due to the Saturday blackout rule.