Kaoru Mitoma
BHAJapan
Right
May 20, 1997
28
5'10"
161 lb
LW
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World Cup hopes slashed
Mitoma (hamstring) is in a race to be fit for the World Cup, but it appears unlikely at the time, according to manager Hajime Moriyasu, per Jiji.com. "I hope it's a minor injury, but I have the impression that it's not a minor injury."
Analysis: Mitoma went down a few days ago and will now be in a race for fitness heading into the Summer, as a hamstring injury could stop him from playing in the World Cup. This would be a major blow to Japan, as he is one of their more skilled attackers and was slated for a starting role if fit for the tournament. He will now race to work on his fitness in the next few weeks, although a return ahead of their opener against the Netherlands on June 14 is unlikely.
Comes off injured
Mitoma suffered an apparent hamstring injury in Saturday's 3-0 win over Wolves, according to manager Fabian Hurzeler, per Brian Owen of The Argus. "We have to wait for the scan. It didn't look great, but I am a positive person, and I stay positive regarding that."
Analysis: Mitoma is worrying Japanese fans Saturday after he needed to come off in the 58th minute of Saturday's match, appearing to have suffered a hamstring injury. This is a major storyline for the Japan National Team, as with the World Cup just a month away, he could be set for the sidelines. A regular hamstring injury would likely knock him out for close to three weeks, although any sort of tear could end his World Cup hopes.
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