And that is true, certainly in terms of starting Premier League games in the same XI.
But there is also an argument that they are working together right now. That their combination is in good effect for the Seagulls.
And that is in a passing-the-baton way rather than both starting at the same time.
In ensuring one side of the opposing defence has a relentless defensive headache.
A bit like the old days when the West Indies used to relieve two hostile, frightening fast bowlers with two hostile, frightening fast bowlers
Fabian Hurzeler has come up with a role for Diego Gomez which sees him play wide on the right but also adds another number in midfield and gets his physicality on board.
It is sort of a bits-and-pieces job. Technically a wide man but not always.
Quite a modern role in some ways.
That leaves competition for a place on the left, now both Minteh and Mitoma are fit and in form.
And that has not always been the case. There have been times when one or the other have been either injured or not really sharp and in form.
Albion’s potent left-hand side were praised for their part in beating Burnley.
Even though it was the right-back who scored both goals.
Mats Wieffer’s double secured a 2-0 success at Turf Moor.
But the danger for both came from the opposite flank and Yankuba Minteh was the first vising player to really unsettle the Clarets.
Looking through selected clips, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy told viewers of BBC TV’s Match Of The Day: “The left side today was great combinations.
“Yes, woeful at times from Burnley, bad defensively, but Minteh and Kadioglu, linking up here, you can see the percentages.
“He (Minteh) is a handful anyway. That's a terrific ball and you expect Danny Welbeck in his form to smash that in.
“But it kept happening, I was really surprised that they (Burnley) didn't try and fix it or change it.
“Kadioglu especially, because he is such a willing runner.
“I was surprised Kyle Walker was sat on the bench, because Humphreys really struggled with him.”
As Minteh slid a tempting ball across the face of goal, Murphy enthused: “Wonderful pass there and the centre-forward should be in there tapping that in, really.
“And you are kind of thinking, at this stage, all this good play, are they going to get the breakthrough?
“And they do with a wonderful pull back from Pascal Gross.
“Wieffer there. Great finish, actually, coming in from the right back area.
“And more of the same in the second half, they still didn't fix the problem.
“Another pull back from Minteh to Welbeck, good defending again (as a shot was blocked), and finally, the second goal, even when the subs had changed, and it wasn't Minteh any more.
“Mitoma this time, linking up with Kadioglu and Gross.
“And, when the ball comes out, what a finish this is (by Wieffer).
“I think it's the first time he scored two in a game. He looked an accomplished finisher today, but they deserved it overall. They made a lot of good chances.”
So where does that leave the two genuine wingers?
Mitoma tends to be very serious and head down in his post-match huddles with the ever-present Japanese media, even when a game has gone well.
But there were a couple of laughs and jokes within the group on Saturday evening as he spoke to compatriots who made the long trip just to report on his efforts.
That good humour was notable given the weather and grim afternoon seemed to have most people in not the best of moods.
Mitoma can be a game-changer, both for Albion and the opposition.
His introduction forced Scott Parker to use up a substitution on a right-back as he sent on Walker.
In the previous game, Liverpool used up one of their permitted changes on the right-position when they were looking to chase the game.
We wait to see what continues to happen with Mitoma, Minteh and the wing positions.
For now, it is still an M an M double act. Just not as we have known it.