Brighton & Hove head coach Fabian Hurzeler has provided the latest update on the fitness of his squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Amex Stadium.

The Seagulls played out a with Crystal Palace in their most recent top-flight fixture prior to November’s international break and had to cope without a number of first-team players.

Star winger Kaoru Mitoma has missed Brighton’s last six games in all competitions with an ankle injury and did not represent Japan on international duty this month.

The 28-year-old was spotted at Brighton’s training ground during the international break, though, and Hurzeler has revealed that he is “getting close” to a return, with a late call to be made on is availability this weekend.

Speaking at a press conference

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