Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a serious back injury, with manager Roberto De Zerbi confirming that the Japan international will be sidelined for ‘two or three months.’Mitoma, who missed Brighton’s recent draw with Everton due to the back problem, is now expected to be out for an extended period, dealing a significant blow to Brighton’s hopes of securing European football for the second consecutive season.##NAJAVA_MECA_7910211##De Zerbi confirmed the unfortunate news for the Japanese star. “I think we lost Mitoma until the end of the season. It’s an important problem. I think two or three months, finished the season.”Mitoma has made 19 Premier League appearances this season, with 15 of those coming in the starting lineup, but his availability has been hampered by various injury issues and his participation in the Asian Cup.No Mitoma vs Wolves today 😔#bhafc #wwfc pic.twitter.com/jSS9UVho1Y— •WL• (@skillwilll) February 28, 2024 The absence of the Japanese international adds to Brighton’s injury woes, with Evan Ferguson and Joel Veltman also ruled out of their FA Cup fixture against Wolves tonight. Additionally, players like Joao Pedro, Jack Hinshelwood, and Solly March remain sidelined.
