[Albion] 2024 Asian Cup - Mitoma

[Swegulls]

To be honest - Mitoma is injured and would not be likely to feature for us very soon, regardless of Japan's progress.

This outcome (South Korea getting an easy route, that keeps Son away until after our game) is a better outcome than the risk of Japan knocking them out.

Good point!

 

[El Turi]

Mitoma is on the bench for Japan. It’s a long shot but come on Bahrain!

 

[El Turi]

1-0 to Japan. They have a very easy route to the final as well so it will be a while before we get Mitoma back.

 

[Farehamseagull]

1-0 to Japan. They have a very easy route to the final as well so it will be a while before we get Mitoma back.

I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing for us - he wouldn't be match fit for a while any way even if he was here so at least he might get a few minutes/games for Japan meaning when he is back with us, he'll be ready to go straight away. He's had a bit of a mid season break which he desperately needed as he played so much the first half of the season so hopefully he's going to be fully fit and energized ready for the rest of the season.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

I don't think this is necessarily a bad thing for us - he wouldn't be match fit for a while any way even if he was here so at least he might get a few minutes/games for Japan meaning when he is back with us, he'll be ready to go straight away. He's had a bit of a mid season break which he desperately needed as he played so much the first half of the season so hopefully he's going to be fully fit and energized ready for the rest of the season.

we will miss him this Saturday that is for sure.

 

[dazzer6666]

He’s on

 

[Paris]

Mitoma went on a mazy run a few minutes ago. Great to see him bursting down the line, beating defenders for pace. His Japanese teammate blew the chance.

Need a fit and firing Mitoma back to boost our chances, over the coming months.

 

[London Irish]

Providing they get past Syria today, Iran should be a hard game for Japan. Not inconceivable we could have Mitoma back after Palace

 

[El Turi]

Providing they get past Syria today, Iran should be a hard game for Japan. Not inconceivable we could have Mitoma back after Palace

Time for Alireza to step up!

 

[The Fits]

Ultimately he's not really fit is he? We really gonna rush him back from this competition and chuck him straight in the team?

 

[London Irish]

Ultimately he's not really fit is he? We really gonna rush him back from this competition and chuck him straight in the team?

With shit all else, I think we will. Remember when we played Webster at West Ham when RDZ said he wasn't going to be ready

 

[WhingForPresident]

Seems he is being rushed and shouldn't really be playing. I'd be surprised if he comes back here un-crocked.

 

[dazzer6666]

Seems he is being rushed and shouldn't really be playing. I'd be surprised if he comes back here un-crocked.

Based on what info ?

 

[Clive Walker]

i trust the Japanese medical team more than ours. Do we even have one ever since the old physio got the boot?

 

[dazzer6666]

i trust the Japanese medical team more than ours. Do we even have one ever since the old physio got the boot?

Agreed. They also expressed concern about his condition when he went for their last round of friendlies and said we were overplaying him

 

[WhingForPresident]

Based on what info ?

Based on the fact De Zerbi said he wouldn't be fit to play in the Asian Cup and that he was due back in the middle of Feb...

 

[Jimmy Grimble]

Iran v Japan at 11.30 tomorrow. Expect Mitoma to feature somehow given he did in the last game.

I know we should want him to win it but we are too desperate right now. Come on Iran!

In other news, South Korea are into the semi final and will play Jordan on Tuesday. If they win that, Spurs won’t have Son for our match next week.

 

[phoenix]

Based on the fact De Zerbi said he wouldn't be fit to play in the Asian Cup and that he was due back in the middle of Feb...

If the competition went on until ApriL RDZ would have said he will be ok for May. No way any manager wants a important player like Mitoma peeing off on a tournament like that.

 

[Napper]

Iran v Japan at 11.30 tomorrow. Expect Mitoma to feature somehow given he did in the last game.

I know we should want him to win it but we are too desperate right now. Come on Iran!

In other news, South Korea are into the semi final and will play Jordan on Tuesday. If they win that, Spurs won’t have Son for our match next week.

Spurs been getting lucky lately

They are there to be beaten

 

[nicko31]

Iran v Japan at 11.30 tomorrow. Expect Mitoma to feature somehow given he did in the last game.

I know we should want him to win it but we are too desperate right now. Come on Iran!

In other news, South Korea are into the semi final and will play Jordan on Tuesday. If they win that, Spurs won’t have Son for our match next week.

Jordan 87th in the world and in the semi final. The Asia Cup feels a bit like the Bristol Street Motors Trophy of International football