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Starting against Newport Mee (calf), as expected, will feature in the starting XI versus Newport County on Tuesday.

Impact Mee makes his season debut for the club after having missed the first three Premier League contests of the season. Considering the central defender started all 37 of his appearances for Brentford last season, he should be a near-lock for the starting XI moving forward, barring any setbacks in Tuesday's tilt.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return in cup Mee (calf) won't play against Crystal Palace on Saturday but could return in Tuesday's EFL Cup clash with Newport, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Mee] is such an important p...

Impact Mee won't be back in the Premier League until a Sept. 2 clash with Bournemouth at the earliest. Still the fact he's expected to start in the EFL Cup is a great sign that Mee's recovery is progressing as expected. Ethan Pinnock and Kristoffer Ajer will continue to anchor the backline in Mee's absence.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Mee (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Fulham.

Impact Mee was expected to face a late fitness test to see if he would be an option off the bench, but it seems he didn't pass it, and Kristoffer Ajer will be the only true defensive player on the bench for the Bees in this one. Mee will aim to recover for the Aug. 26 home match against Crystal Palace.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late test Mee (calf) will undergo a late fitness test for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Mee missed the season opener due to a calf problem and is now facing a fitness test against Fulham. The defender is an absolutely crucial part of the backline when fit and could prove to be a major loss yet again if ruled out against Fulham.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Looking to return Saturday Mee, who has been out with a calf problem, might be an option against Fulham on Saturday after manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "We hope he's available for Fulham. That's the h...

Impact Mee missed the season opener versus Tottenham but appears to be trending in the right direction. Considering the central defender started all but one of the club's matches last season, he almost certainly will be in contention for a spot in the starting XI if cleared to play against Fulham. Offseason addition Nathan Collins could find himself dropped from the starting XI whenever Mee is given the green light.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Mee is not in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Sunday due to a minor injury.

Impact The extent of injury wasn't revealed, but manager Thomas Frank expectes the center back to return as soon as next week. Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock and Kristoffer Ajer lineup in a back three for Brentford on Sunday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 37 starts in 2022-23 Mee recorded three goals, one assist, 28 shots (seven on target), seven chances created, seven crosses, 116 clearances, 48 interceptions, 45 tackles, 42 blocked shots and 12 clean...

Impact Mee tied his best scoring season and was a regular presence at the back for Brentford, with his lone absence coming on Oct. 23 during a 4-0 road loss at Aston Villa. Plus, he went the full 90 in all but three of his league appearances. A reliable presence at the back, Mee should remain a starting center-back for The Bees next season regardless if the club adds another player at the position or not.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in season finale Mee made a block, a clearance, an interception and won two of four tackles in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Manchester City. He also took two shots (one on target) and created a cha...

Impact Mee was excellent in his first season with Brentford, and he capped it off with a stellar performance on both sides of the ball against the Premier League champions on Sunday. The 33-year-old kept 12 clean sheets while scoring three goals and adding one assist across his 37 appearances (all starts) in central defense across the campaign.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against West Ham Mee assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus West Ham United.

Impact Mee assisted Yoane Wissa in the 43rd minute to double their lead, helping them seal the home win still in the first half. That was his first assist in the campaign, while scoring three times. The centerback also matched his season-high in shots during the game.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Mee made a block, three clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest. He also took two shots (one on target) in the match.

Impact Mee played well on both sides of the ball in Saturday's win over Forest, and he's played 95 percent of Brentford's Premier League minutes in this campaign from central defense.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Streaking Brentford see off Southampton 3-0 to rise in EPL

Brentford has moved into the English Premier League top six after dispatching Southampton 3-0

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Mee heads Brentford into the lead against Southampton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Opens the scoring Saturday Mee scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal), blocking two shots and making two clearances during Saturday's 3-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Mee found the back of the net in the 41st minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the third in 20 appearances for the centerback while his two blocks added to his team-high total of 26 in his eighth clean sheet of the season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Holds clean sheet in draw Mee recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Leeds United.

Impact Mee and the Brentford back line have been on fire of late with back to back clean sheets and three in last four matches. The center-back hasn't had a major offensive contribution in seven matches but with two goals already this season and occasional shots he does offer some upside.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes five clearances in win Mee executed five clearances, three interceptions and a tackle in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

Impact Mee put in a strong performance on Saturday. The defender scored good fantasy points for his core duties, dealing with the Cherries attacks, but also demonstrated his confidence to "have a go" at goal. He had a shot off-target and has scored two and created an assist season-to-date. The regular starter has also contributed six clean sheets.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three blocks in win Mee made three blocks and completed four clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Mee closes out another strong phase of the season with two goals and four clean sheets in 14 starts. While it will take more scoring from his teammates to see results improve, Mee will be key to defensive reliability in 2023.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Costa sent off as Wolves draw 1-1 at Brentford in EPL

Ruben Neves’ second-half equalizer has rescued a 1-1 draw for Wolverhampton at Brentford in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Mee acrobatically gets Brentford ahead of Wolves | Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Nets goal and gets sent off Mee scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and four clearances in Saturday's 1-1 tie to Wolverhampton.

Impact Mee returned to the lineup (rest) and knocked in his second goal of the season to give Brentford the lead in the match. He is the leader in the defense for the team with 37 clearances on the season, averaging him three a game. The Englishman has totaled a goal, 17 clearances, four interceptions and eight tackles (six won) in the last five matches played.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea draws 0-0 at Brentford, still unbeaten under Potter

Chelsea maintained its unbeaten run under Graham Potter but had to settle for a point after a lackluster 0-0 draw at Brentford in the Premier League

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong defensive performance in draw Mee fired a shot on target and delivered four clearances, two blocked shots, an interception and three tackles in Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth.

Impact Mee was the star of Brentford's defensive line against Bournemouth on Saturday. At 2.4 clearances per game he has the second best statistics in the EPL. From eight appearances (all starts) he has scored a goal and delivered two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man United routed 4-0 at Brentford despite Ronaldo starting

Manchester United plumbed new depths with a 4-0 capitulation at Brentford to send Erik ten Hag’s team into meltdown after just two games of the Premier League season

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Mee extends Brentford lead v. Manchester United to 3-0 | Premier League

AUGUST 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal against Man United Mee scored a goal and made two interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Manchester United. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Mee headed in his first goal for Brentford on Saturday, adding to United's misery from a corner kick routine. The center-back wracked up nine goals across seven seasons in the Premier League with Burnley prior to his move this summer.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I would have gone for the safe option' - The Euro 2022 final through the eyes of professional footballers Ex-England international Gemma Davison and Brentford defender Ben Mee give their take on Sunday’s historic match at Wembley

AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Streaking Brentford see off Southampton 3-0 to rise in EPL

Costa sent off as Wolves draw 1-1 at Brentford in EPL

Chelsea draws 0-0 at Brentford, still unbeaten under Potter

Man United routed 4-0 at Brentford despite Ronaldo starting