AARON HICKEY NEWS

Could miss most of new season Hickey is expected to miss the majority of the 2024/25 season after suffering a setback with his hamstring injury and undergoing another surgery. "The procedure involved the remova...

Impact This is about as worse as it could get for Hickey, who initially suffered a hamstring injury last October. That means he could be on the shelf for almost two years due to hamstring problems and multiple surgeries. It's a massive blow for Brentford who were counting on him to once again be a regular at full-back. It's possible they'll add someone else to provide depth or even take a starting spot from either Kristoffer Ajer or Mads Roerslev.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Sunday Hickey (hamstring) won't be available for Sunday's season opener against Crystal Palace, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday. "Rico [Henry] and Aaron [Hickey] are the two other...

Impact Seeing Hickey back on the grass is a nice development for him, but given Frank acknowledged he's still in the early phase of his return to training, it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out until after the international break.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Unclear for opener Hickey (hamstring) is still working back from his injury and is set to be questionable for Aug 18 clash with Crystal Palace. According to manager Thomas Frank, "Both of them [Hicke...

Impact Hickey has been dealing with a long term hamstring injury dating back to last season, keeping him out of action since October of last year. It has been a long nine months for the midfielder, who is likely not be an option for the opening PL game with Crystal. Because of the length of his absence, the midfielder will start as a sub for the bees until he is ready for full action on the pitch.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return this season Hickey (hamstring) is done for the season and his chances of serving with Scotland during Euro 2024 are "not positive," according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Hickey will not be returning this season despite previous implications that he may, as he continues to deal with a hamstring issue that has kept him out since November. This is tough for the defender, as he is thought of as one of the more talented young full-backs in the Premier League, being primed for a great season following success in consecutive campaigns. However, it was all squandered due to injuries. He will now look to be fit for the start of next season and, more importantly, work towards his availability for Euro 2024, but his presence with Scotland seems unlikely at the moment.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this season Hickey (hamstring) could see a return this season, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He's progressing. As he's been out for so long I'm not counting on [him playing this season]...

Impact Hickey has been out since October 28 due to a serious hamstring that was supposed to keep him out for the rest of the season, but there is now confidence that he could return this campaign, as he has been progressing in his rehabilitation. However, it does not seem the club will rush him back after such a long absence, with his status of a return being completely dependent on his training over the rest of the season. He will now continue to train and hope that his return comes this season, possibly securing his status as an option for Euro 2024 with Scotland if he gets back on the field with Brentford.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without return date Hickey remains without a return date as he progresses from his hamstring injury.

Impact There was never a confirmation of hamstring surgery for Hickey, but given that he's been out since October, there's a chance he underwent some kind of procedure. He suffered a bad hamstring to start and then suffered a recurrence in January, so it's likely they're taking things as slow as possible with a return and there's a chance he doesn't play again this season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Manchester United Hickey is "further down the line" but won't be available to face Manchester United on Saturday, manager Thomas Frank told media on Friday.

Impact Hickey hasn't played since Oct. 28 due to a nagging hamstring problem, and while the defender is progressing, the game against the Red Devils comes too soon for him. His next chance to feature will come against Brighton on April 3.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Season not over Hickey (hamstring) is expected to return before the end of the season, Brentford announced.

Impact Hickey has already missed more than four months with a hamstring injury but his season is not expected to be over. When fit Hickey is a crucial piece of the first team with the ability to line up at either side of the defense, or even push forward as a wing-back.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss another month Hickey (hamstring) is expected to remain out for the next month, according to the club.

Impact Hickey's recovery progress just took a step back, as the player has been announced to be out for the next month instead of returning after the winter break, as initially anticipated. The defender will hope to possibly speed that process up slightly as he looks to reclaim his starting spot, getting that nod in nine of the club's 10 matches before his injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for long spell on sidelines Hickey will be missing the next couple of months of action due to a hamstring injury, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Unfortunately, hamstring injury, that he got Thursday, and...

Impact Hickey looks to be set for a long spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury on Thursday during training. Manager Thomas Frank diagnosed the injury as a hamstring knock and, unfortunately, stated that he will not be back for the remainder of 2023. The defender will hope to return as early as he can into the new year but will have quite the recovery process ahead of him before seeing any playing time. You can expect Ben Mee to step in for Hickey while he is out, as Brentford is now very thin in the defender department, with Rico Henry also out with a long-term injury.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Hickey completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return against Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Hickey could return to the starting lineup right away since he had been a starter in each of Brentford's previous eight league games, playing on either the right or the left flank. While he left the Scotland national team early, Thomas Frank made no mention of a possible injury upon Hickey's return.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Scotland squad Hickey has pulled out of Scotland's squad ahead of Tuesday's match in France due to an unknown reason.

Impact There have been no reports about an injury for Hickey, but everyone seems to be in the dark about a reason for the withdrawal. Given that he's suspended for Saturday's match against Burnley, there's no reason for him to rest for the national team, though at a minimum, he'll get close to two weeks of rest before the next match with Brentford.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up suspension Hickey was handed a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and will miss an Oct. 21 clash with Burnley.

Impact Hickey will serve his ban against Burnley, a good match to miss if there were any as Hickey's absence may be less severely felt. Saman Ghoddos could be in line for the start after coming off the bench to replace Hickey in recent matches.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shown yellow in season opener Hickey had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

Impact Hickey picked up a yellow card Sunday, a booking in the 62nd minute for a bad foul. He had a solid overall performance otherwise, racking up one off-target shot, one chance created, three tackles and two clearances before being replaced in the 72nd minute by Mads Roerslev.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees heavy minutes in EPL debut Hickey registered 26 appearances (23 starts) during the 2022-23 season and finished with one assist, 11 shots (two on target), six chances created, 27 crosses (four accurate), 39 t...

Impact Hickey joined Brentford after a strong season with Bologna in the 2021-22 Serie A season, and he showed flashes of brilliance in his first EPL campaign, though he also missed nearly four months of action due to an ankle injury that sidelined him from early October until early February. If he's able to stay healthy throughout the entire season, then Hickey should be a regular starter for Brentford on the right side of the defense in the 2023-24 campaign.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Hickey had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once during Saturday's 3-1 win over Tottenham.

Impact Hickey set up Bryan Mbeumo in the 62nd minute assisting the go ahead goal with his lone chance created in the match. The assist was the first of the season for Hickey as he's lacked the same attacking output in the Premier League as he saw in Serie A a season ago.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Hickey had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus West Ham United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Hickey had a quiet all-around outing, but created the second-most chances for his side. The right-back also received his seventh yellow card of the season. He has yet to score or assist after 24 appearances (21 starts), though.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Starts Saturday Hickey registered one tackle (zero won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Brighton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Hickey started for Brentford after picking up an ankle injury while on international duty. He had a quiet match, not producing as many stats as usual. The midfielder usually averages two tackles a game after generating 12 (seven won) in the last six contests.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pictured in training Hickey (ankle) was pictured in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Brighton.

Impact Hickey probably only suffered a knock Tuesday with Scotland and isn't expected to miss time. More information will be known at Thomas Frank's press conference, though there's a chance it isn't even a topic. Hickey had started five-straight matches prior to the international break.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walks off holding ankle Hickey (ankle) was brought off holding his ankle during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Spain.

Impact Hickey was brought off holding his ankle and in apparent discomfort in the closing stages of Tuesday's clash. The defender was able to come off under his own power, though any sort of ankle injury will be a concern. Hickey will be questionable for a Saturday trip to Brighton back in Premier League action.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in draw Hickey made a block, two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leicester City. He also won four of five tackles in the match.

Impact Hickey has started six of Brentford's last seven Premier League matches at right-back since returning from an ankle injury that had sidelined him for almost four months from October-February.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Leeds Hickey (ankle) is in Brentford's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Leeds United.

Impact Hickey is back in Brentford's squad Sunday for the first time since October after recovering from an ankle injury. He will try to take back the starting right-back job from Mads Roerslev once he's back up to full fitness.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May be ready to return to first team Hickey (ankle) said he's "dying to get back" to playing with Brentford's senior team after playing in a club friendly against Leyton Orient on Wednesday.

Impact Hickey has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury in October, but he returned to training in early January and has played in two "warm-up" games in effect this last week with Brentford's B team. He will hope to be available again for the senior team in Sunday's Premier League clash against Leeds.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE