{IMAGE_1}
Football YouTuber “LISEM” member Shige updated his official X (formerly Twitter) account on the 11th, expressing concern over Japan national team midfielder Kaoru Mitoma’s (28, Brighton) injury based on his own experience.
In a post the previous day, Shige addressed Mitoma’s injury, stating, “There are various types of muscle tears, but the one that happens during a full sprint is the most terrifying. The tendon area in the upper thigh tends to become a recurring issue, and even after recovery, you become afraid to sprint at full speed… He is absolutely essential for Japan to win the championship… I hope it’s just a minor injury!”
He also shared a video of himself suffering a hamstring tear, adding, “When I was 28 years old four years ago, I tore my hamstring during a full sprint. Probably because I didn’t rehab properly, it took about six months to fully heal, and the MRI results showed it was dangerously close to needing surgery. I heard a snapping sound, couldn’t bear the pain, and fell over. But Mitoma stayed on his feet, so I believe his injury is mild.”
In the 55th minute of the match against Wolverhampton on the 9th, Mitoma grabbed his left hamstring deep on the left side, raised his hand to stop play, and collapsed on the pitch, forcing a substitution. He walked off the field, but according to British media such as Sky Sports, it was a “hamstring injury.” Brighton manager Hürzeler also noted, “We have to wait for the test results,” while adding locally that “it doesn’t look very good.” Local media reported that he left the stadium on crutches.
With the announcement of the Japan national team squad for the World Cup qualifiers approaching on the 15th, this injury is a significant blow for the team.
