Kashima Antlers vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - News - July 24, 2024

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Kaoru Mitoma - Returns to play in friendlyMitoma (back) appeared for 45 minutes in Tuesday's pre-season friendly against the Kashima Antlers.

ImpactMitoma took the field for the first time against the Antlers since injuring his back, having not appeared since mid-February due to the issues. His appearance should secure his fitness for the new campaign, looking to have fully recovered from his problems. This is great news for the Seagulls, as he is expected to hold a major role. He started in 15 of his 19 appearances in the 2023/24 season while notching three goals on 34 shots and four assists on 25 chances created, and should remain a starter for their season opener.

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James Milner - Back on fieldMilner (thigh) appeared for 45 minutes in Tuesday's friendly against the Kashima Antlers.

ImpactMilner looks to have shaken off the issues he ended last season with, as the midfielder was included in the club's pre-season friendly and received time in the first half. With him having taken the field for open play again, he should be fit to begin the season. He will likely hold a rotational role to start the campaign, starting in 11 of his 15 appearances last season while notching two assists on 16 chances created to go along with eight interceptions, 13 clearances, 20 tackles and 29 crosses.

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Jan Paul Van Hecke - Sees time in pre-seasonVan Hecke (hamstring) played 45 minutes in their pre-season friendly against the Kashima Antlers.

ImpactVan Hecke finished out last season with a hamstring issue after missing the club's last game of the season. However, he appears to be fit again, as he did get time in their friendly, recording 45 minutes in the first half. That said, the defender should be considered fit for the start of the campaign, likely to be an everyday starter after getting the start in 26 games last season.

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