Kaoru Mitoma adds to Brighton concerns and requires crutches after ankle injury

Kaoru Mitoma left Selhurst Park in crutches after suffering an ankle injury in Brighton’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace.
The Japan international was taken off in the 83rd minute of the match and was replaced by Jakub Moder.
It is unclear at which point Mitoma sustained the injury, but he needed assistance to limp off down the touchline after the match and was later seen leaving the stadium using crutches.
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has had to deal with a lengthy absentee list at times this campaign and will hope Mitoma does not join Joel Veltman, Ansu Fati, Julio Enciso, Solly March, …