Kaoru Mitoma

[skillman]

Some player but his workrate today when we had the ball was shite. So was the other winger which makes me think it was a tactic from Brighton.

Surprisingly strong too but only when he was on the ball, bullied off it a few times when in 50/50s but again against Walker, to be expected.

Either way, probably the most I’ve seen Walker troubled in months/years.

 

[Haaland94]

I wanted him all summer long, so his performance today doesn't surprise me. If he doesn't sign an extension with Brighton, and we happen to lose Bernardo next summer, we could go for him and play Doku on the right.

 

[jaiguruKun]

I wanted him all summer long, so his performance today doesn't surprise me. If he doesn't sign an extension with Brighton, and we happen to lose Bernardo next summer, we could go for him and play Doku on the right.

He signed an extension earlier in the week. A shame, as he's absolutely perfect for us but I doubt we'd pay £100m for him which is what it would take now.

 

[Silva2021]

He signed an extension earlier in the week. A shame, as he's absolutely perfect for us but I doubt we'd pay £100m for him which is what it would take now.

You would think if you were signing that you would have some sort of buy out in there. Unless you are happy with Brighton making serious money of you or playing your football there despite your ability.

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

You would think if you were signing that you would have some sort of buy out in there. Unless you are happy with Brighton making serious money of you or playing your football there despite your ability.

Bizarre he has signed extension

 

[Keeper!]

High quality performance yesterday, it's not often Kyle Walker is run ragged and that was happening in the second half.

 

[Oyster28catcher]

He signed an extension earlier in the week. A shame, as he's absolutely perfect for us but I doubt we'd pay £100m for him which is what it would take now.

Chelsea will sign him. And a dozen others from Brighton. Decent team and Mitoma does stand out. He speaks of playing with his good friend Tanaka again but I doubt Fortuna could afford his shoelaces now.

 

[mancityscot]

Some player. Not often you see Walker rinsed time and time again but he had him on toast.

 

[nmc]

Chelsea will sign him. And a dozen others from Brighton. Decent team and Mitoma does stand out. He speaks of playing with his good friend Tanaka again but I doubt Fortuna could afford his shoelaces now.

He is either happy to stay at Brighton- and good luck to him if that’s the case or he’s confident Chelsea will pay £150m for him - which grey probably will. Looks a cracking player.

 

[sutty66]

Offer £100m plus Grealish…..

 

[dadnlad]

Some player. Not often you see Walker rinsed time and time again but he had him on toast.

we was wide open and the flicks through was ideal practice for hoof n run next week

 

[blue ranger]

Top player, very effortless controlling the ball while running at speed and beating players.

Here is a question... if Brighton offered you a direct swap for Jack grealish tomorrow, would you take it?

Without any doubt.

 

[ElMago_DSilva]

I said about a month or two ago I'd have made a big offer for him.

If we were willing to pay 100m for Grealish and 80m plus for Paqueta, he would be worth paying a big sum for.

He is significantly better than Grealish.

Doesn't look likely now considering he's signed a new deal.

 

[Beanhead]

I said about a month or two ago I'd have made a big offer for him.

If we were willing to pay 100m for Grealish and 80m plus for Paqueta, he would be worth paying a big sum for.

He is significantly better than Grealish.

Doesn't look likely now considering he's signed a new deal.

Top player but I don’t agree he is significantly better than Jack. Jack was awesome last season and offers something entirely unique and different, besides we got Jeremy and he’s the opposite of Jack, so we are all good imo.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Some player. Not often you see Walker rinsed time and time again but he had him on toast.

He beat him a couple of times as Walker did him. Thought it was an evenly matched and good contest.

 

[shevtheblue]

Bit strange we were never (apparently) in for him. Seems like a good balance between what Doku and Grealish brings.

 

[Dirty Harry]

He beat him a couple of times as Walker did him. Thought it was an evenly matched and good contest.

Agreed, it seemed the stop/start way Mitoma plays with the ball that was beating Kyle, his reflexes and reactions are slowing down a bit (always one of the first things you see a dip in and it’s been noticeable for a while, along with his recovery abilities) so he’s not as quick off the mark, but other than that I thought it was pretty even contest.

 

[richards30]

Bit strange we were never (apparently) in for him. Seems like a good balance between what Doku and Grealish brings.

Probably told the price was £120m or more!

 

[shevtheblue]

Probably told the price was £120m or more!

Fair point, Brighton notoriously difficult to deal with (which is also their prerogative). But we did get good money from Mahrez and Palmer so it would have made sense imo.

 

[xMatMcC]

Offer £100m plus Grealish…..

Ridiculous take. The Grealish haters are so delusional.