Brighton explain Kaoru Mitoma injury issue ahead of Wolves

Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma will be assessed ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to Wolves.

The Japan ace picked up a knock during the 3-1 win at Chelsea and his fitness will be closely monitored before the 2pm kick-off.

Reports from Japan also suggest that he will not travel with his country for the upcoming international break as he tries to regain top form and fitness.

Japan are due to play friendly fixtures against Paraguay on Friday, October 10 at the Suita City Stadium. They then face Brazil on October 14 at the Ajinomoto Stadium.

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler, speaking in his pre-Wolves press conference, said: “No, we have to see day by day if he's available or not.

“He received the knock, that's true, but he was able to play against Chelsea.”

Mitoma has not been at his best this term. The 28-year-old has started all six Premier League matches so far and he has one goal and one assist to his name.

If the Wolves match arrives too soon, Yankuba Minteh, who played on the left during the second half at Chelsea, could be an option.

Ferdi Kadioglu and Tommy Watson could also be in Hurzeler’s thinking for the left wing role at Molineux.

Adam Webster (knee), Solly March (knee) and Jack Hinshelwood (ankle) are the long-term absentees. Joel Veltman also misses the Wolves clash due to a minor calf problem.

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