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Suffers minor ankle injury Mitoma suffered a minor ankle injury and was forced off at halftime during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal, according to coach Fabian Hurzeler, per The Argus. "He couldn't c...

Impact Mitoma will be evaluated over the next few hours after picking up a minor ankle injury during Wednesday's loss to Arsenal. The Japanese winger's status is worth monitoring closely since coach Fabian Hurzeler described it as minor, but Mitoma has already dealt with ankle problems this season, including one that kept him sidelined for two months earlier in the campaign. Yankuba Minteh would likely step back into the starting XI if Mitoma ends up missing time while recovering.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer Mitoma scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th...

Impact Mitoma would be the hero of Wednesday's match for Brighton after a goal would earn the club a point, finding the back of the net in the 60th minute. This marks his first goal since returning from injury and his first goal contribution in some time, with his last coming Sept. 13. He should maintain the starting role now that he is fit, with two goals and one assist in 11 appearances (eight starts) this season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling well after start Mitoma went 70 minutes in the 2-0 win against Burnley and had no problems after the match, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler. "It was his first start after a long time. But he c...

Impact Mitoma had been out since late September with a couple nagging injuries, but he returned in December and eventually built his fitness enough to start. The hope is that he can keep building and staying healthy. When fit, Mitoma is a regular in the XI, producing one goal and one assist from six shots and seven chances created in his first six starts this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Selected for bench Mitoma (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against West Ham.

Impact Mitoma was likely to be an option for Tuesday and is with the team, as the attacker is recovered rom his illness. His main goal moving forward will be to get back into a starting role, as he started in the first six games of the season before an injury, only appearing off the bench twice since then.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Tuesday Mitoma (illness) is an option for Tuesday's match against West Ham, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Derren Howard of Sussex World.

Impact Mitoma was battling an illness and missed the last match, but is set for his return this week, making the short turnaround to face West Ham. This is huge news for the club after only returning from injury three games ago, hoping to start to ramp up his minutes. He has yet to start since returning, likely to earn back that role in the coming games, starting in all six games to open the season.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Mitoma was out for Saturday's 2-1 loss to Brighton due to an illness, according to Andy Naylor of The Athletic.

Impact Mitoma was not with the team Saturday as he hit the sidelines due to an illness, not fit enough to make the team sheet. Luckily for the club, he last earned a start Sept. 27, so this didn't force a change. However, they are trying to get the attacker back fit and into a starting role after over a month injured, a bit of a setback in the process.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses as sub Mitoma recorded four crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sunderland.

Impact Mitoma made his second appearance after returning from injury. He had started each of the first six games this season before he picked up his injury. In this game, he created two chances and attempted four crosses in what was only a 26-minute substitute appearance.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carefully managed in return Mitoma is carefully managed in his return from an ankle injury and will face limited minutes in order to build his competitive fitness back, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in a press c...

Impact Mitoma was planned to play half an hour in Saturday's clash against Liverpool, as his minutes are being limited after returning from a long term ankle injury. The winger will likely build his competitive fitness back in the upcoming fixtures to ensure he does not face any setbacks related to his injury. That said, once fully back fit, Mitoma will claim back an undisputed starter role in the frontline of the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Saturday Mitoma (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Mitoma has been training with the team for weeks and is a potential option to return to action from the bench Saturday against Liverpool. After spending two months on the sidelines, coach Fabian Hurzeler tempered expectations in the media, stressing that the winger will need time to regain full match fitness. His inclusion among the substitutes would allow for a gradual reintegration rather than an immediate full workload.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Saturday Mitoma (ankle) has trained well this week and should be available for Saturday's clash against Liverpool, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus...

Impact Mitoma has been training for weeks with the team and is again a potential option to come back for Saturday's clash against Liverpool. That said, after two months on the sidelines, coach Fabian Hurzeler said to the media not to hope a lot from the winger once back on the pitch since he will have to build his competitive fitness back.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from call Mitoma (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against West Ham.

Impact Mitoma is not with the team after his setback, as the attacker is still on the outside looking in due to his ankle issue. This is rough for the attacker, as he last played over two months ago, hoping his return can come soon and ahead of Christmas.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Small setback, could be back Mitoma (ankle) suffered a small setback in training but is again a late call for Sunday's clash against West Ham United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, accordi...

Impact Mitoma suffered a little setback in training ahead of the game against Aston Villa but could be back available for Sunday's clash against the Hammers. That said, Mitoma has often been a late call in recent weeks and will hope that this time will be the good one to finally make the match squad again after missing all the games since late September. The left winger will look to claim back his undisputed starting role in the frontline of the Seagulls once fully back fit.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Aston Villa Mitoma (ankle) trained with the team on Monday and will be a late call for Wednesday's clash against Aston Villa, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference. "He was in tra...

Impact Mitoma is very close from making his return from a long term ankle injury since he has been back in team training and will face a late fitness decision ahead of Wendesday's clash against Aston Villa. That said, after more than two months on the sidelines, the Japanese will likely be eased back in the mix before claiming back his starting role on the left wing for the Seagulls.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aims return before Christmas Mitoma (ankle) aims a return before Christmas as he is getting close to make the match squad, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Derren Howard from Su...

Impact Mitoma has been training with the team for several weeks and is nearing a return that should arrive before Christmas. The Japanese forward remains out for Sunday's clash against Forest but a return in one of the early games of December against Aston Villa, West Ham United or Liverpool is likely to happen. Until he is deemed fit enough to rejoin the match squad, Diego Gomez is expected to remain a starter in the frontline for the Seagulls.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't have clear timeline Mitoma (ankle) was spotted training on Saturday but doesn't have a clear timeline to return, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to Johnny Cantor.

Impact Mitoma is progressing well after being spotted training with the team, but his status remains uncertain because he still does not have a clear timeline to return. He could make the match squad in upcoming fixtures, and that will likely depend on his sensations after the final training sessions before games. Until then Diego Gomez is expected to hold a larger role for the Seagulls in the frontline.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Saturday Mitoma (ankle) was viewed in training Saturday, according to his club.

Impact Mitoma has been out for around a month with an ankle injury but is working towards his return this week, with the attacker appearing to take part in training. This should set him up to return when the club takes the field against Brentford on Nov. 22. He has yet to miss a start when available this season, scoring one goal and one assist in six appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Palace Mitoma (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against Crystal Palace.

Impact Mitoma is not yet an option and will have to wait another game for his return, missing out once again despite being a late call. This is a rough spell for the attacker as he misses a fifth straight game, hoping to now return after the break following his near miss Sunday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call Sunday Mitoma (ankle) is very close and judged to be a 50/50 for Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Mitoma has resumed team training in recent weeks and appears to have fully recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him since late September. The Japanese winger is considered a 50/50 for Sunday's clash and could play a decent role if he is ultimately deemed fit enough for the game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be back after break Mitoma (ankle) could be back after the international break, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference.

Impact Mitoma has resumed team training but isn't yet close to making his return to the match squad. The Japanese winger is expected to be back after the international break, likely aiming for a return against Brentford on Nov. 22. Until then, Diego Gomez is getting a larger role in the frontline for the Seagulls.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another absence Mitoma (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Manchester United.

Impact Mitoma was one of several players who were deemed as a late call for this fixture but won't be suiting up, as Joel Veltman (calf) and Brajan Gruda (knee) are also unavailable. Mitoma suffered an injury while on international duty with Japan, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to face Leeds United on Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Manchester United Mitoma (ankle) is close to return and is a late call for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference.

Impact Mitoma missed the last two games due to an ankle injury but is very close to making his return. The Japanese player will likely be assessed after the final training session to determine if he can be part of the match squad to face Manchester United on Saturday. If Mitoma is deemed fit enough, he should return directly to his starting role since he started all six of his appearances for the Seagulls in the Premier League this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Mitoma (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Newcastle.

Impact Mitoma has not recovered in time from his ankle injury and is unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Magpies. He had returned to training during the week but isn't fit enough to feature in the squad. With Brajan Gruda (knee) also sidelined, Stefanos Tzimas could be in line for increased playing time in the Seagulls' frontline.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Training but still doubtful Mitoma (ankle) is training with the team but remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against Newcastle, coach Fabian Hurzeler said in the press conference, according to The Argus.

Impact Mitoma is dealing with an ankle injury and remains a doubt for Saturday's clash against the Magpies although he has been training with the team. With Brajan Gruda (knee) sidelined, if he had to miss the game, Stefanos Tzimas could be the one seeing increased playing time in the frontline for the Seagulls.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not called up with Japan Mitoma (ankle) wasn't called up by Japan during the international break.

Impact Mitoma missed the final match before the break with an ankle issue, and wasn't summoned by his nation. The winger is hoping to return after the break, but unless he gets back on the training ground it's hard to see a return immediately after. Brajan Gruda came into the starting XI with Mitoma out in the final match before the break.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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