Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma to Miss Asian Cup Due to Ankle Injury

The Japanese forward's injury adds to Brighton's growing list of sidelined players, with Simon Adingra also out for the Africa Cup of Nations.

Kaoru Mitoma, Japan forward and Brighton player, is expected to miss the Asian Cup due to an ankle injury.
Mitoma sustained the injury during a match against Crystal Palace and is expected to be out for six weeks.
Japan, a four-time winner of the Asian Cup, is set to launch its campaign against Vietnam on January 14.
Brighton is also dealing with injuries to other players, including Simon Adingra, who is expected to miss the Africa Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast due to a hamstring injury.
Brighton will be boosted by the return of Pervis Estupinan, who is fit enough to be named in the match day squad for Thursday’s game against Tottenham.