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Mitoma Injury: World Cup Dreams HANGING by a Thread!
11 May
Summary
- Star forward Kaoru Mitoma sustained a suspected hamstring injury on Saturday.
- Mitoma's World Cup participation is in doubt five weeks before Japan's opener.
- Japan's World Cup squad announcement is scheduled for Friday.
Japan's hopes for the upcoming World Cup are clouded by uncertainty surrounding star forward Kaoru Mitoma's fitness. Mitoma suffered what appeared to be a hamstring injury on Saturday while playing for Brighton in the Premier League, forcing him to leave the field.
This injury casts a shadow over Mitoma's World Cup campaign, which was set to begin in just five weeks. He is a crucial player for Japan, having notably scored against England in March. The national team's coach, Hajime Moriyasu, has expressed concern, noting staff reports suggest the injury may be serious.
Brighton's coach confirmed a suspected hamstring issue and awaits scan results to determine the severity. Mitoma's potential absence adds to Japan's challenges, as another key forward, Takumi Minamino, is already out with an ACL tear. The team is scheduled to announce its World Cup squad this Friday.
