'Mitoma one of the best I've seen in one-v-ones'

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High praise for our Japan international from one of his teammates.

Charlie Hanson

2022-12-17T06:00:00Z

Pascal Gross pats Kaoru Mitoma on the back

Pascal Gross has hailed Kaoru Mitoma as ‘exceptional’ after the winger’s stunning impact in an Albion shirt.

The 25-year-old shone at the World Cup for Japan after a string of entertaining performances for us, notably showcasing his terrific ability to go past a defender.

It’s not just us in the stands who have been impressed either, with Gross pleased with what he’s seen.

“For me, one-against-one Kaoru is one of the best players I have ever seen in my life. When he gets it on the left he can go past anyone, he can cause any defender a problem on any stage.

Kaoru Mitoma impressed for Japan at the World Cup.

“He can do it in the Premier League against any team and we saw it at the World Cup, when he’s got the ball, if he gets it one-v-one then that defender has got a problem.

“He showed that in the World Cup when he was a substitute and created some of their best chances of the games. He’s exceptional.”

The former Kawasaki Frontale man hasn’t just impressed on the pitch either.

“He’s very humble and his English is actually quite good,” Gross added. “Before the break for the World Cup he was exceptional, good around the group and in training. He’s got loads of potential.

“Now I hope that he comes back and does well for us.”