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Injured Mitoma left out of Japan World Cup squad
Key takeaways
- Kaoru Mitoma made his debut for Japan in 2021 and has scored nine goals in 31 appearances
- Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been left out of Japan's 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer.
- The 28-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the Seagulls' 3-0 win against Wolves last weekend and will miss the club's final two Premier League games of the season against Leeds United and Manchester United.
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Kaoru Mitoma made his debut for Japan in 2021 and has scored nine goals in 31 appearances
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma has been left out of Japan's 26-man squad for the World Cup this summer.
The 28-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in the Seagulls' 3-0 win against Wolves last weekend and will miss the club's final two Premier League games of the season against Leeds United and Manchester United.
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