Kaoru Mitoma News: Carefully managed in return

Mitoma is carefully managed in his return from an ankle injury and will face limited minutes in order to build his competitive fitness back, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference. "Kaoru is in a good place and now it's about him getting into his best possible shape. It was always the plan for him to only play 30 minutes today."

Mitoma was planned to play half an hour in Saturday's clash against Liverpool, as his minutes are being limited after returning from a long term ankle injury. The winger will likely build his competitive fitness back in the upcoming fixtures to ensure he does not face any setbacks related to his injury. That said, once fully back fit, Mitoma will claim back an undisputed starter role in the frontline of the Seagulls.