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Football: Brighton ace Kaoru Mitoma finds top form, after an uncommon path to the EPL

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Brighton's Japanese ace Kaoru Mitoma (centre) speeds past Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah during his first EPL start on Oct 29.

Kaoru Mitoma (centre) is set to star for his country at the World Cup in Qatar that kicks off on Nov 20, 2022.

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SINGAPORE – If there is one thing that Kaoru Mitoma’s career has taught him, it is to bide his time and bet on himself.

Brighton’s Japanese winger has taken the path less travelled to get to the English Premier League and, after waiting over a year to make his debut in England, has hit form at just the right time.

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