Roberto De Zerbi says Kaoru Mitoma is likely to miss the rest of the season for Brighton after picking up a back injury in the run-up to their FA Cup tie against WolvesBrighton star Kaoru Mitoma is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious back injury. Mitoma has been a key player for Brighton this season, contributing three goals and six assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. I think we lost Mitoma until the end of the season,” Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Tuesday. Mitoma previously missed three matches in December and January with an ankle injury, which led up to his involvement with Japan in the Asia Cup. De Zerbi was speaking ahead of Brighton’s FA Cup fifth-round tie against Wolves on Wednesday.

Source: Express February 27, 2024 16:14 UTC