Brighton thrashed Middlesbrough 5-1 in the FA Cup third round at the Riverside, with Alexis Mac Allister getting two goals in the second half.
Although Steele swiftly enjoyed a redemptive moment of his own as he saved superbly from the counterattacking Riley McGree, Brighton were generally far too quick and slick for Carrick’s team. Indeed in the albeit increasingly rare moments when Boro attacked and their fluid, ultra-flexible default 4-2-3-1 formation morphed into a temporary 3-5-2, they suggested better days lie ahead. Giles, at fault in the preamble to Gross’s goal, simply looked relieved. “It was more difficult than the scoreline suggests, Middlesbrough are a good team but Alexis is a top-quality player and very important for us. He made four changes from the side which won comfortably at Everton on Tuesday but, resisting the temptation to rotate, Carrick fielded Boro’s strongest available starting X1. From the moment Mac Allister scored his first goal, an outrageous backheel, no one could possibly argue that Brighton did not deserve their place in the FA Cup’s fourth round.
Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has told out-of-favour attacker Leandro Trossard he needs to improve amid speculation surrounding his future.
I don’t know, but with me I want players that work for the team on the pitch and Leandro knows very well my opinion, my idea. [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4063882/2023/01/07/leandro-trossard-brighton-de-zerbi/): “I think he’s one of the best players for us and one of the most important players for us. The attacker hasn't scored or assisted since the restart following the World Cup, and was an unused substitute in the Seagulls' hammering of Everton in midweek, with his manager now sending him a warning regarding his status in the team amid transfer speculation linking him with a move away.
Liverpool have been handed a transfer boost in the race for Moises Caicedo, as Brighton have reduced their asking price by £20m ($24.2m).
Brighton CEO Paul Barber had revealed that [the club hadn't received any bids for Caicedo](https://www.goal.com/en/news/live/transfer-news-and-rumours-live/blt13250afc70d1bb38), singling out Liverpool in particular, although this recent price drop could change that. [Arsenal were reportedly in for the midfielder in mid-December](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/forget-tielemans-arsenal-petit-double-brighton-transfer-world-cup-winner-mac-allister/blt3f8f64c16af8a0f0) before the Ecuadorian was reported to be part of [Chelsea's midfield overhaul plans in the summer.](https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-midfield-transfer-plans-fernandez-bellingham-rice-five-targets/blt613cc1c652c86e58) Given this recent drop in price, all three clubs could consider a move in January instead. As a result, Seagulls boss
Brighton have received no offers for Moises Caicedo, according to the club's CEO Paul Barber, despite rumours linking their midfielder to Liverpool or ...
'He’s a young man with a great attitude, fantastic work ethic, and a very nice human being off the pitch. Caicedo, who joined Brighton in February 2021, has three years left on his contract at the Amex. 'Graham’s comments were part in jest but part serious because Moises has been an exceptional player for us.
Alexis Mac Allister scored one of the cheekiest goals in FA Cup history as Brighton won 5-1 at Middlesbrough. Watch Mac Allister's amazing backheel goal ...
The cross was fired in hard and fast at ankle height and looked very difficult for Mac Allister to control. Mac Allister, starting for Brighton for the first time since winning the World Cup with Argentina, scored two goals at the Riverside. Alexis Mac Allister scored one of the cheekiest goals in FA Cup history on Saturday as Brighton cruised into round four by thrashing Middlesbrough 5-1.
Leandro Trossard has been left out of Brighton's squad for their FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough after head coach Roberto De Zerbi issued him a warning ...
De Zerbi, asked if the speculation over his future is affecting Trossard, told The Athletic: “I don’t know. I’ve spoken a lot of times with him. “I like him as a player, but I want more from him, because he can play better, he can work harder, he can run more on the pitch and I want players who give 100 per cent in every training session and every game.
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has earned admiring glances from Liverpool with his brilliant performances in the Seagulls midfield and it heavily linked ...
You don't start pressing here (points to his head), you start pressing here (points to the heart)." If it's not right, it's not right. [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc), [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc) and [Newcastle](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/newcastle-united-fc) are the frontrunners for the [Ecuador](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ecuador-football-team) star, who featured at the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022?service=responsive). If it's right, it's right. Not so much in the last game [against Brentford] as the goals we conceded were two from set-pieces and one from a counter-attack, there weren't balls being played through the midfield. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, meanwhile, has insisted that his side's glaring underperformance and defensive frailties this season are not due to their failure to sign a midfielder last summer. "Am I completely happy with the play? "My hope is that Caicedo and Mac Allister will stay with us. Caicedo, 21, joined the Seagulls for £4m from Independiente del Valle in his native country in February 2021. [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) clubs have been told a £65million bid could land [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) midfielder Moises Caicedo. But at the moment I only think about "It's a general problem, not a midfield problem," the German said.
Chuba Akpom continued his rich scoring form despite Middlesbrough going down to a 5-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion.
By Adeboye AmosuCopyright © 2022 Completesports.com All rights reserved. The visitors ran riot in the second half scoring three more goals with Alexis Mac Allister (brace) and Deniz Undav also scoring. The Nigerian-born forward has now scored 11 goals in his last 13 games across all competitions for Boro.
World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister netted a brace as Brighton hammered Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough 5-1 to advance in the FA Cup.
Report as Alexis Mac Allister comes off the bench to score twice and help Brighton to a 5-1 win at Championship Middlesbrough in the FA Cup third round; ...
Steele saved comfortably from Crooks and Jan Paul van Hecke hacked away Akpom’s cross at the near post as Boro responded but Steffen had to deal with a well-struck Mitoma effort to ensure the hosts went in at the break just a single goal in deficit. Steffen was slightly less convincing in dealing with Gross’ 26th-minute free-kick and was picking the ball out of his net once again on the half-hour when Mitoma fed March’s cross back to the far post and Lallana headed home from point-blank range. Report as Alexis Mac Allister comes off the bench to score twice and help Brighton to a 5-1 win at Championship Middlesbrough in the FA Cup third round; Adam Lallana, Pascal Gross and Deniz Undav also on target for victorious Seagulls
Chelsea are continuing to monitor Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blue's could make a move in either January or the summer.
[Graham Potter](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/graham-potter/profil/trainer/23954) is of course keen on Caicedo and would love to manage the player again. [Paul Barber](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/paul-barber/profil/trainer/24176) confirmed earlier today that there had been no bid for the player as of yet. It's a transfer story to keep an eye on. Caicedo is expected to leave Brighton in 2023. Chelsea are continuing to monitor the player, who they've had as a target since before the summer. Caicedo is a different profile to Enzo Fernandez but certainly a profile Chelsea need in the team. That is expected to be the case with Caicedo. [ Jude Bellingham ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/jude-bellingham/profil/spieler/581678)and are unlikely to be able to sign both. [Report: Chelsea Could Sign Andrey Santos From Vasco Da Gama](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-could-sign-andrey-santos-from-vasco-da-gama) [Report: Christian Pulisic Exit Rumours Downplayed](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-christian-pulisic-exit-rumors-downplayed) [Report: Declan Rice Likely To Leave West Ham Amid Chelsea Interest](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-declan-rice-likely-to-leave-west-ham-amid-chelsea-interesthttps://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-declan-rice-likely-to-leave-west-ham-amid-chelsea-interest) [Report: Chelsea 'In No Rush' To Appoint Sporting Director](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/news/report-chelsea-in-no-rush-to-appoint-sporting-director) [Report: Chelsea Remain In Discussions To Sign Endrick](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-remain-in-discussions-to-sign-endrick) [Report: Chelsea Target Rafael Leao Speaks On AC Milan Contract Situation](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-rafael-leao-speaks-on-ac-milan-contract-situation) [Report: No Negotiations Between Chelsea And AC Milan Over Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-no-negotiations-between-chelsea-and-ac-milan-over-hakim-ziyech) [Report: Chelsea Interested In Signing Mohammed Kudus In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-interested-in-signing-mohammed-kudus-in-january) [Report: Chelsea Target Moises Caicedo Not Expected To Leave In January](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-moises-caicedo-not-expected-to-leave-in-january) [ Ben Jacobs](https://twitter.com/JacobsBen) of [CBS Sports, ](https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo)Chelsea are continuing to monitor Moises Caicedo. That relationship could be key in the player's decision to join the club. [Enzo Fernandez](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/enzo-fernandez/profil/spieler/648195) was the talk of every Chelsea fan last week, but that name is now likely to change to [Moises Caicedo](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/moises-caicedo/profil/spieler/687626).
World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister scored his first goals since returning from Qatar as Brighton eased past Sky Bet Championship Middlesbrough to reach ...
[Moises Caicedo](/topic/moises-caicedo) and Mac Allister dominating the middle of the park and the Argentinian got his reward when he reacted smartly to flick Estupinan’s raking shot past Steffen and inside his left post. [Pascal Gross](/topic/pascal-gross) and Lallana either side of Chuba Akpom’s equaliser – his 14th of the season – had set the visitors on their way. [Adam Lallana](/topic/adam-lallana) at the Riverside Stadium, produced deft 58th-minute and 80th-minute finishes to cement a comfortable 5-1 victory for the [Premier League](/topic/premier-league) side.
World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister netted a brace as Brighton hammered Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough 5-1 to advance in the FA Cup.
The hosts could simply not escape their own half with Moises Caicedo and Mac Allister dominating the middle of the park and the Argentinian got his reward when he reacted smartly to flick Estupinan’s raking shot past Steffen and inside his left post. Steele saved comfortably from Crooks and Jan Paul Van Hecke hacked away Akpom’s cross at the near post as Boro responded but Steffen had to deal with a well-struck Mitoma effort to ensure the hosts went in at the break just a single goal in deficit. Steffen was slightly less convincing in dealing with Gross’ 26th-minute free-kick and was picking the ball out of his net once again on the half-hour when Mitoma fed March’s cross back to the far post and Lallana headed home from point-blank range.