Brighton will have to tighten their belts further. Lately, the current 9th in the Premier League has been alternating between good and bad in its results. The Seagulls are expected every weekend and no longer surprise their opponents as much as before. A certain irregularity which can also be explained by the massacre of injuries which affects Roberto De Zerbi’s team, which will have to do without the untenable Kaoru Mitoma.
Author of 3 goals and 5 assists this season in the Premier League, the Japanese is preparing to be away from the field for a period of between 4 and 6 weeks. In any case, this is what De Zerbi confirmed at a press conference before facing Tottenham on Thursday evening (8:30 p.m.). Hit in the ankle, Kaoru Mitoma was injured during the game against Crystal Palace (1-1) on December 21. The tile for the twirling winger, who could also miss the Asian Cup.