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Kaoru Mitoma injury and return to Brighton

Overview

Japanese midfielder Kaoru Mitoma has rejoined Brighton & Hove Albion following recovery from a left-thigh injury that prevented his participation in the 2026 World Cup. While Mitoma has returned to the club and appeared in promotional material for the team’s new third kit, his immediate availability for Premier League matches remained unconfirmed by medical staff.

By mid-August, manager Fabian Hürzeler reported that Mitoma is nearing a return to competitive action. The manager noted the importance of Mitoma’s ability to win one-on-one situations as the club adapts its tactical approach to account for various player absences, including teammate Yankuba Minte, who was expected to face a longer absence of several weeks.

By early September, it was clarified that Mitoma’s layoff stemmed from a hamstring injury sustained in May that required surgery. While the club has expressed satisfaction with current substitutes, Hürzeler emphasized the need for patience, with an expected return following the upcoming international break. Local media reports suggest a potential return in October, specifically targeting fixtures against Sunderland on October 10 or Crystal Palace on October 18.

Entities

Brighton & Hove Albion · Kaoru Mitoma · Fabian Hürzeler · Yankuba Minteh · Nike

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Kaoru Mitoma expected to return to Brighton after injury layoff

    Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is expected to return from his hamstring injury after the October international break, according to manager Fabian Hürzeler and local media.

  2. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kaoru Mitoma nearing return from injury, Brighton manager says

    Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler reports that Kaoru Mitoma is nearing a return from injury, though Yankuba Minte faces a longer absence, forcing tactical adjustments for the club.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Kaoru Mitoma returns to Brighton, models new third kit after injury

    Kaoru Mitoma returns to Brighton, models the new third kit and gifts teammate Georginio Rutter Pokémon cards after recovering from injury.

Sources

football-zone.net · hochi.news · japan.football-tribe.com · kaigai.ch · news.mynavi.jp · qoly.jp · soccerdigestweb.com

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