Kaoru Mitoma Injuries

'Kaoru is good, he just had some cramps. He felt it a little bit in the warm-up. But he had a very effective short performance on the pitch... It was just a minor issue, and he will be available tomorrow.'

'He couldn't continue the game, so that was disappointing for us because I think he showed a good performance in the first half. Now we have to wait for the scan, and then we can say more. But we don't think that it's a big injury.' 'Mitoma will be back [to face Liverpool]... And nobody else is out.'

'He had an illness. We received the info yesterday, so it was quite short term. Unfortunately, we all know how important Mitoma is for us and that's why I was not happy to, I wasn't ready to receive that message. I don't hope that it's long-term, so I hope he will be back on Tuesday.'

'Kaoru is training, but we still have to assess them as well, so there's still a question mark on both. And therefore, we have to wait, and then we can make a decision.' 'Mitoma still has to recover from his hit. So, we try to bring him back as quick as possible. He was close, but we have to be patient with him. Let's see how the next days are going.' 'They are getting closer, but I don't think they have a chance to be in the squad tomorrow.' 'Mitoma is back on the pitch, he is training. I don't think it is a big issue, and we should see him before the international break.' 'Kaoru is very close to being an option - that's positive. Percentage-wise, it's a 50-50, so we have to see how he is doing the training sessions today, how he is doing tomorrow, and then we will have a look.' 'We need to see how he can handle the pain. I can't say when he will be back exactly. Everything is fine, structure-wise. There are different methods to go through, but it's very individualised to how he reacts. He's already on the pitch, working hard. Physically, he is in good shape. He just needs to make the last step.' 'Kaoru is close...' 'He was in training yesterday, and he will train today, then we have to make a decision if he's an option for the squad, but he's definitely really close.' 'He's still an option, so let's see if he's able to train today. He had a small setback during the training session, not a big one, so hopefully he can train today and then for sure we try to make him as quick as possible an option for us.' 'The pain has gone and he will be an option.'

'He wasn't [able to play]. He just has problems with his heel, and hopefully he will be back soon.' 'He trained with the team, so he will be an option for tomorrow.' 'Kaoru had some small, minor issues, so hopefully, he will also be a possibility for us in the squad.'

'Kauro is doubtful... he will try it in training. Overall, [the squad] stays the same.' 'It's a hit on his heel. That is why we have to go day by day. It can change quickly. It is just a hit, so it is more a feeling of pain. If you overcome this feeling of pain, he is available, and that is what we have to see today.' 'The big word today is positivity... Kaoru is back.'

'We have to wait for the scan, and then I can say more about that. But hopefully, it’s not that bad. Let’s wait [and see].' 'Kaoru just had cramp so he will be an option for tomorrow...'

'We have a problem with Kaoru; he has a problem with his back. He suffered it before the Sheffield game, and their player [Holgate] does not have any responsibility for the injury. I don't know if he can play.' 'We have lost Kaoru for this game. I don't know how much time he needs to come back, but we are ready to compete our best.' 'It's the back injury which kept him out against Everton. It's an important problem. I think two or three months, so finished for the season.' ' 'I've been running, but I'm still not fit enough to play a game anytime soon. It's a shame, as my condition had been improving, but doing everything I can next season is what's important.

'He worked well, but he travelled a lot. I think we make a decision this evening or tomorrow morning. He is for sure in the squad.'

'I hope it won't be a big injury for him and us. But I don't know. We will see in the next few days.' 'Mitoma is one of them. We've lost Kaoru for around six weeks.'

'Unfortunately, seeing as I won't be able to play at 100 per cent, I've decided to let my teammates play on my behalf, as much as I regret doing so. For now, I will work hard on recovering as soon as possible.'

'Kaoru will also miss this game for sure, and maybe Manchester City. It's his ankle.' 'There is a problem. I think he can come back in 10-15 days. I think after that, he can play with Brighton, and after that will be the World Cup.' 'He is good; he trained Thursday and today. I haven't decided on the XI now, I will do this tomorrow, but we are ready to play him.'