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Fabian Hurzeler’s side dominated possession and chances but paid the price for a 90th-minute error as Leeds United claimed a narrow victory. The defeat leaves Brighton in the Premier League’s top-six battle after a frustrating stalemate.
Japan’s hopes of a strong World Cup campaign have suffered a major blow after Kaoru Mitoma was ruled out of the 26-man squad due to an ankle injury sustained in training. The Brighton & Hove Albion winger, a key creative force, joins two other players in missing the tournament through injury.
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma remains in doubt for the 2026 World Cup after aggravating an ankle injury during Brighton’s 3-2 loss to Liverpool. Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton’s head coach, confirmed the striker will undergo further scans before a final decision is made on his squad status.