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Leigh Curtis

Roberto De Zerbi confirms Brighton injury blow ahead of Nottingham Forest clash

Brighton will be without Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma ahead of their clash against Nottingham Forest boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed.

Mitoma suffered an ankle problem early in the second half of his side's 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Friday but managed to see out the full 90 minutes.

But that has ruled him out of the Premier League clash against the Reds with the winger spotted on crutches and in ankle brace after Friday's night's defeat to the Bees.

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And De Zerbi says he will not feature against Steve Cooper's side, who travel to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday (7.30pm kick-off).

"Kaoru Mitoma will also miss this [Nottingham Forest] game for sure, and maybe Manchester City. It's his ankle," said the Italian on Monday morning.

Centre-backs Jan Paul van Hecke and Levi Colwill also have "some problems" according to the Italian but there are no other problems for Albion ahead of the visit of the Reds.

What do you think the score will be tomorrow night? Have your say in the comments section.

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