Sebastian Berhalter has quickly established himself as a key player at Middlesbrough…

Teesside Live columnist Eric Paylor argues that Middlesbrough summer signing Sebastian Berhalter has quickly developed into a vital player for the Championship club. The United States international scored his third goal of the season and provided an assist for Will Lankshear during Boro's comfortable victory over Charlton.
Paylor highlights Berhalter's burgeoning central midfield partnership with fellow American Aidan Morris as a decisive element in head coach Kim Hellberg's push for promotion. The writer asserts that their partnership currently outshines previous combinations, cementing both players as automatic starters despite competition from squad depth.
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