But he believes the 21-year-old Cameroon international can do more than we saw in the 1-1 draw with Fulham.
Asked to rate Baleba’s performance in the season opener against Fulham, Hurzeler said: “Good against the ball. I think he can be better in possession. But that’s something we have to work with him.
“We are very pleased that he is a Brighton player and that’s why he stays with us because he knows that he still has a lot of potential.
“Together, we want to go with him and make with him the next step and give him the help he needs to improve as a player.”
Baleba has been of great interest to Manchester United but suggestions from the North West on Friday were that they have ended their pursuit of him - for now at least.
Instead, there were reports on Monday morning that United are now looking at Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.
Meanwhile, on-loan Albion midfielder Malick Yalcouye was pitched straight into Swansea City's starting line-up and helped them beat Sheffield United 1-0 in the Championship.,