Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed on Tuesday that winger Kaoru Mitoma is likely to miss the rest of the season due to a back injury. This news comes as a blow to the team, as Mitoma has been a key player for Brighton, especially in their European football qualification last season.
Mitoma’s absence will be keenly felt by the team, as he has only managed to score three goals in 19 appearances this season. Despite his underwhelming performance in front of goal, Mitoma’s presence on the field has always been a threat to the opposition. His pace and skill on the wing have often troubled defenders and created scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Mitoma’s injury compounds Brighton’s injury woes, with the team already missing nine players for their upcoming game against Wolves. The absence of key players like Evan Ferguson, Danny Welbeck, and Joel Veltman further weakens the team’s chances in the FA Cup fifth-round game. De Zerbi will have to reshuffle his squad and make tactical adjustments to cope with the mounting list of injured players.
Brighton, currently seventh in the Premier League standings, face a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks. They travel to face 12th-placed Fulham in the league before a crucial Europa League round-of-16 first leg against Roma on March 7. Mitoma’s absence will be a significant loss for the team, as they look to secure their position in European competition for next season.
Brighton will have to navigate the remainder of the season without the services of Kaoru Mitoma, who has been a key player for the team in recent seasons. De Zerbi will need to find alternative solutions and inspire his team to step up in Mitoma’s absence. It will be a challenging period for Brighton, but they will need to rally together and find ways to overcome their injury crisis to achieve their goals for the season.
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