Kaoru Mitoma
28-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
OUT
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 10/25/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Mitoma's third season in Brighton saw him set a bevy of new bests, including 10 goals and 2,608 league minutes played. Even with the bevy of options in the squad, Mitoma seems to have a set role on the left wing to himself, at least when fully fit. Assuming that's the case again, 15 goal contributions are in play, if not more. As always with Mitoma, though, those are likely to come in bursts with plenty of dry spells such as his nearly two-month period without a goal contribution in the middle of last season.
Ruled out Saturday
Mitoma (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle.
ANALYSIS
Mitoma has not recovered in time from his ankle injury and is unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Magpies. He had returned to training during the week but isn't fit enough to feature in the squad. With Brajan Gruda (knee) also sidelined, Stefanos Tzimas could be in line for increased playing time in the Seagulls' frontline.
Mitoma has not recovered in time from his ankle injury and is unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Magpies. He had returned to training during the week but isn't fit enough to feature in the squad. With Brajan Gruda (knee) also sidelined, Stefanos Tzimas could be in line for increased playing time in the Seagulls' frontline.
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Training but still doubtful
Mitoma (ankle) is training with the team but remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Newcastle, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press conference. "He is in training, but there's still a question mark over him. Therefore, we have to wait to see how they're doing, and then we can make a decision."
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Not called up with Japan
Mitoma (ankle) wasn't called up by Japan during the international break.
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Unavailable Sunday
Mitoma (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against Wolves.
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Late call due to ankle injury
Mitoma is questionable for Sunday's match against Wolves due to an ankle injury, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "Kaoru has an issue with his ankle, and he is being monitored on a day-to-day basis."
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Finds net in loss to Cherries
Mitoma scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (none accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against AFC Bournemouth.
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Not keen on leaving Brighton
Mitoma is not keen on leaving Brighton in the summer, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Bayern Munich want to sign Mitoma in the summer to solve their lack of depth on the left side of the attack. However, the Japan international is not ready to leave the Premier League club yet. Mitoma would prefer to sign a new deal with the Seagulls rather than move to Germany and join the Bundesliga giants.
Bayern Munich want to sign Mitoma in the summer to solve their lack of depth on the left side of the attack. However, the Japan international is not ready to leave the Premier League club yet. Mitoma would prefer to sign a new deal with the Seagulls rather than move to Germany and join the Bundesliga giants.