Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion has a lengthy injury list ahead of West HamRoberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion has a lengthy injury list ahead of West Ham
Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion has a lengthy injury list ahead of West Ham

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Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is “really surprised” injured winger Kaoru Mitoma has been included in Japan’s final squad for the upcoming Asian Cup.

Mitoma sustained an ankle issue in Albion’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Crystal Palace on December 21 and is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks.

The Asian Cup takes place between January 12 and February 10 in Qatar, with Japan scheduled to begin their campaign against Vietnam on the third day of the tournament.

De Zerbi remains without a host of first-team players ahead of Tuesday evening’s trip to West Ham, including key wideman Mitoma.

Brighton ended 2023 in eighth position thanks to Thursday’s thumping 4-2 win over Tottenham and can climb above the sixth-placed Hammers on goal difference with victory at London Stadium.

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The Asian Cup takes place between January 12 and February 10 in Qatar, with Japan scheduled to begin their campaign against Vietnam on the third day of the tournament.

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