AARON HICKEY NEWS

Playing with B team Hickey (ankle) will play for the Brentford B team on Friday as part of his recovery. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Hickey is also training fully and will play for the B tea...

Impact Hickey getting some competitive minutes certainly bodes well for him to return sooner rather than later, though he won't be ready in time to face Bournemouth on Saturday. Once cleared to play and back to full match fitness, Hickey should be in contention to reclaim his place at right-back.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training Hickey (ankle) is back in training but will miss out against West Ham United on Saturday as manager Thomas Frank told reporters the match came "just a bit too early for him."

Impact Hickey could be nearing a return to the squad for the first time since Oct. 8 versus Newcastle United. Prior to his absence, the right-back started all but one of his nine appearances for the squad, in which he recorded three shots (one on target), 20 tackles and 10 interceptions. As such, Hickey should be a near-lock to reclaim his spot in the starting XI once given the all-clear.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Hickey (ankle) is not in Brentford's match day squad for Monday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Hickey has not featured since suffering an ankle injury in early October and he remains out for Monday's game against Liverpool. Mads Roerslev continues as the right-back/right wing-back starter in his absence.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Hickey (ankle) will not be ready for Friday's clash with West Ham United. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "They're not ready for selection, unfortunately. Hickey is getting cl...

Impact The fact that Hickey has yet to get back onto the training pitch raises doubts about his availability versus Liverpool on Monday as well, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. The right-back hasn't featured since Oct. 8 versus Newcastle United, a stretch of seven matches on the shelf.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Hickey (ankle) is nearing a return but won't be available for a Boxing Day clash with Spurs, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Pontus is available for selection. Aaron Hickey and...

Impact Hickey is nearing a return, and was pictured in training earlier in the week but won't be ready for a Boxing Day match against Spurs. The defender will target a return during a Friday trip to West Ham, where he seems likely to at least play a part off the bench.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pictured training outside Hickey (ankle) was pictured running in training ahead of a Boxing Day clash with Tottenham.

Impact Hickey was shown running in training, this is good news as he reportedly continues to progress ahead of schedule. The defender is looking to make his way back from a relatively serious ankle injury. It's still a long shot that hickey would be set for a full return during the Boxing Day clash but a return to the bench seems to be possible.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing ahead of schedule Hickey (ankle) is recovering ahead of schedule, manager Thomas Frank said in a press conference. "Aaron Hickey is doing very well; he's ahead of schedule. He is not with us here i...

Impact Hickey is recovering ahead of schedule from an ankle injury and is expected to make a return to training Monday. The defender made eight starts in the opening nine matches of the Premier League, while appearing in all nine. If fully fit the defender could return straight to the starting XI for a Boxing day clash with Tottenham.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hickey and Jansson ruled out until after the World Cup Thomas Frank has confirmed that Aaron Hickey and captain Pontus Jansson will be out of action until after the World Cup. Hickey suffered the...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out until after World Cup Hickey has been ruled out until after the World Cup due to an ankle ligament injury, manager Thomas Frank announced ahead of Wednesday's match against Chelsea. "Unfortunately it's...

Impact Hickey is unlucky to have suffered a long-term injury after appearing in all nine games (eight starts) to open his Premier League career. Kristoffer Ajer is one option to replace Hickey after starting in two of the last four matches at right-back. Of course, this injury may limit Frank from using three center-backs, as Ajer isn't really a player who can be on the wing, something Hickey had done this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Brighton Hickey is not in the squad for Friday's match against Brighton because of an ankle injury suffered in training.

Impact It's a surprise absence for Hickey, who started and went 84 minutes in last weekend's match at Newcastle. Kristoffer Ajer is starting at right-back in his place, albeit in a 4-3-3 formation, which sees Yoanne Wissa return to the XI. Hickey had started all but one match this season prior to Friday's absence.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Hickey has made 19 tackles and conceded three yellow cards while starting in seven games to open the 2022/23 season.

Impact Hickey has stepped up his efforts in the last month with 15 tackles in his last three starts but also with three yellow cards conceded in his last four starts. If he can limit the attentions of the referee on his actions, then Hickey is offering decent defensive production at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford hopeful of completing Hickey deal in next 48 hours Brentford are hopeful they will complete the signing of Aaron Hickey from Bologna on a long-term contract in the next 48 hours, The Athletic...

AUGUST 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Aaron Hickey, Lewis Ferguson, Josh Doig: Why Bologna and other Serie A clubs are targeting young Scottish players Josh Doig and Lewis Ferguson have become the latest young Scottish players to move to Serie A; Aaron Hickey’s success at Bologna, who sold h...

JULY 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

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JULY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Transfers to Brentford Hickey has agreed to a four-year contract with Brentford upon joining from Bologna, the team announced.

Impact Hickey heads to the Premier League after breaking out in 2021/2022, recording five goals, one assist, 52 crosses (eight accurate) and 46 tackles in 36 appearances with Bologna while featuring as a wingback on their flank. He will look to keep growing at his new club, which invested a sizeable sum to bring him in.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford hopeful of completing Hickey deal in next 48 hours Brentford are hopeful they will complete the signing of Aaron Hickey from Bologna on a long-term contract in the next 48 hours, The Athletic...

JULY 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs two clearances against Genoa Hickey had one interception, two clearances and five touches in 18 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 win over Genoa.

Impact Hickey was one of the many Bologna starters that was mostly spared in the season finale. He had a great campaign where he hit the net five times, provided an assist and tallied 19 chances, 52 crosses (eight accurate), 46 tackles and 35 clearances in 36 appearances.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in home draw Hickey scored one goal from his only shot and made one interception in Sunday's 2-2 draw to Udinese.

Impact Hickey scored in the sixth minute to give them the early lead, but they failed to earn the home win. The midfielder had a pretty quiet outing after that. that was his fifth goal in the season, and he will now look for better luck against Internazionale on Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three crosses in Sampdoria match Hickey (thigh) took one off-target shot, sent in three crosses (two accurate), had one interception and won three duels in Monday's 2-0 win over Sampdoria.

Impact Hickey subbed off in the previous game, but he was simply cramping up and kept starting in this one. He compiled a low-end stat-line, but he was involved in the opening goal as he found Mitchell Dijks with a long cross, and then teammate teed up Marko Arnautovic. He has notched two shots, two chances, seven shots and six tackles in the last five appearances. Bologna will face Juventus away Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arnautović nets 2 as Bologna beats Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

Marko Arnautović could have had a hat trick but for the crossbar as Bologna beat relegation-threatened Sampdoria 2-0 in Serie A

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids meaningful issues Hickey left the previous game because he was cramping up and the ensuing tests were negative, Sky Italy informs.

Impact Hickey was a full go in practice Thursday and should be fine for Monday's game versus Sampdoria. He has started the last eight matches in a row and rarely failed to make the XI this season. Denso Kasius would be the next man up if the coaching staff preferred to err on the side of caution.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off versus Milan Hickey sent in two crosses (zero accurate), created two scoring chances, had two blocks and won four duels in Monday's 0-0 draw with Milan but left early due to a thigh issue, assi...

Impact Hickey provided the usual serviceable stat-line while moving from the left to the right flank because of Lorenzo De Silvestri's injury. He tried to gut it out for a few minutes before bowing out. He will likely take some tests ahead of Monday's home game versus Sampdoria.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels versus Fiorentina Hickey sent in one inaccurate cross, had one interception and five clearances and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 0-1 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Hickey was not very involved in the offense in this one, differently from previous outings, also because his team played for a half in ten men. He was busy on the defensive end and held his own even though Fiorentina attacked a lot on his flank. He has logged one assist, three chances, nine crosses and eight tackles in the last five games. Bologna will host Atalanta Sunday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Hickey logged one assist during a 1-1 draw Saturday against Salernitana.

Impact Hickey's goal contribution was an accurate cross (his only one Saturday) that Marko Arnautovic headed in. However, Hickey logged his first assist of the 2021-22 Serie A. Fantasy managers should not suddenly expect him to become a consistent goal contributor.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey: The Scottish teenager taking Serie A by storm on pasta, parking and playing for Mihajlovic Aaron Hickey swapped Scotland for Bologna in the pandemic and has become a flying wing-back in Serie A under Sinisa Mihajlovic's guidance

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM