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APRIL 3 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Toney - Goes 90 in draw Toney played the full 90 and shot twice during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Brighton.

Impact Toney was ruled out after suffering a knock in warmups before leading the team out as he apparently overcame the knock. He then went the full 90, avoiding any injury concerns and leading the line. Toney is seemingly fine and should be the top option whenever fit for the remainder of the campaign.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Starting Wednesday Toney is in the starting XI, despite a now deleted tweet from Brentford reporting a pre-match injury, according to Jay Harris of The Athletic.

Impact Toney was supposedly a late scratch, but instead it seems he will be leading the line as he captains the team and led them onto the pitch. Bryan Mbeumo remains on the bench with Toney apparently fit and available, though after limping in warmups he will be one to monitor on how he's moving throughout the first half.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Late scratch Toney was forced out of the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Brighton after appearing to pick up an injury in warmups.

Impact Toney has been scratched from the starting XI just minutes before kickoff Wednesday, as he looks to have possibly picked up an injury while warming up for the match, with Byan Mbeumo replacing him at forward. This will be a significant loss for the club if Toney does miss time, as he is easily their best player and goal scorer, but they may have to do without him as they battle the relegation zone. More should be known after the match once manager Unai Emery talks to the media, with the club holding their breath that tests only show a minor issue and the player can return within the next couple of days.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Continues on sidelines Norgaard (back) is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton.

Impact Norgaard still has not healed from his back issues, now missing his third straight match after being left off the team sheet Wednesday. This continues to be a major loss for the club, as he is a regular starter when available, with the player now hoping for a return against Aston Villa on Saturday. However, that is still not clear, with the club not releasing much on the player's status lately.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Assists in home draw Toney assisted once to go with nine shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Toney created Kristoffer Ajer's equalizer in the 99th minute with his first assist in the campaign. That was his 11th start in a row after coming back from the eight-month ban. The forward also led Brentford with a season-high nine shots -- he has four goals so far.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Scores late equalizer Ajer scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Manchester United.

Impact Ajer scored the late equalizer in the 99th minute, after they condeded already during stoppage time, with his second goal in a row -- and second in the season. The centerback also helped on defense leading Brentford in clearances.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Makes four saves in win Flekken made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Manchester United.

Impact Flekken was taking the clean sheet and the win until the end, but conceded in the 96th minute. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in the last 19 games and three overall in the season. He will look to bounce back against Brighton on Wednesday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Reguilon - Suspension served Reguilon is an option for Wednesday's match against Brighton after serving his one-match ban against Manchester United on Sunday.

Impact Reguilon is available once again, as he is no longer banned following the straight red card he received against Burnely on March 16. The defender will now most likely return to the starting XI for the Brighton match, as he has started in all but one match he has been available for since joining the club on loan in January.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Could start vs. Brighton Mbeumo might be ready to start Wednesday against Brighton, manager Thomas Frank told media Monday. "He's ready to start," said Frank. "If he starts, let's see. It depends on what w...

Impact The speedy forward has made substitute appearances against Burnley and Manchester United in Brentford's last two games. Given how he looked against the Red Devils, it wouldn't be surprising to see him earn his first start since Dec. 6. Mbeumo has seven goals and three assists across 17 Premier League outings this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Schade - Could be ready for Saturday Schade (groin) won't face Brighton on Wednesday but might be ready to see minutes against Aston Villa on Saturday, manager Thomas Frank told media Monday. "Kevin Schade will play a...

Impact Schade is ramping up in his recovery process, and having him close to return is certainly a positive sign for a Bees team that needs all the help they can get to generate some distance with the relegation zone. Schade has played just five games this season, starting three times and bagging one goal.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Darts star Luke Littler and Brentford striker Neal Maupay in social media spat after Manchester United draw Luke Littler drew a response from Neal Maupay after responding to an article on a social media post from the Brentford striker following Sat...

MARCH 31 • SKY.COM

Brentford v. Manchester United | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 3/30/2024

MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Kristoffer Ajer slots home Brentford's equalizer v. Manchester United | Premier League

MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Kristoffer Ajer equalises for Brentford in the final minutes of the game against Manchester United Kristoffer Ajer equalises for Brentford in the final minutes of the game against Manchester United.

MARCH 30 • SKY.COM

Kevin Schade - Not playing Saturday Schade (groin) won't play against Manchester United on Saturday, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday. "Kevin Schade has been progressing well," said Frank.

Impact Schade has been training with the team for the last two weeks, but the Saturday matchup against the Red Devils comes too soon for the winger. Moreover, Frank said it will be "tight" for Schade to make it for the next two games as well, against Brighton and Aston Villa on April 3 and April 6, respectively, so the earliest chance for him to return will be the matchup against Sheffield United on April 13.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Won't feature Saturday Pinnock (ankle) is "going in the right direction" but won't feature against Manchester United on Saturday, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday.

Impact Pinnock has been a regular starter when healthy, and while the defender is trending in the right direction in terms of his recovery, the game against Manchester United simply comes too soon for him. Frank also said it will be "tight" for Pinnock to feature against Brighton and Aston Villa on April 3 and April 6, respectively, meaning the earliest chance for his return might be the matchup against Sheffield United on April 13.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Won't be available Saturday Norgaard (back) is "progressing well but won't be available this weekend" to face Manchester United, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday.

Impact Norgaard has been labelled as "week-to-week" by the coaching staff, and while he continues to trend in the right direction, the game against the Red Devils comes too soon for the Denmark international. His next chance to play will come against Brighton on April 3.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - 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

Kevin Schade - Back in full training Schade (groin) returned to full training over the international break and should be back in the squad soon, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Schade has been training in some capacity for a couple weeks and it seems like he could be an option as soon as Saturday's match against Manchester United. Of course, with pretty much every attacking player available for Frank, Schade may not see as much time as before his injury, as Ivan Toney is often a player who goes full 90s for the Bees.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

To make it to the Euros, Ivan Toney has to make people forget about Ollie Watkins again Toney impressed against Belgium while Watkins was quieter during England's two friendlies. Yet the battle for a Euros spot will rumble on

MARCH 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM

England vs Belgium: Declan Rice to captain Three Lions and Ivan Toney will feature at Wembley, says Gareth Southgate Declan Rice will captain England for the first time when he wins his 50th cap when the Three Lions take on Belgium on Tuesday night from Wem...

MARCH 26 • SKY.COM

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Available for Denmark Roerslev (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Faroe Islands.

Impact Roerslev came off with an injury in the final match before the international break but is now back on the bench. The fact he was called up for Denmark was always a good sign the injury wasn't serious. He should be fully fit and good to go when he returns to Brentford.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Sees minutes in friendly Mbeumo played one hour in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Thursday.

Impact It's unclear what kind of opponent the Bees faced Thursday, but Mbeumo got some much-needed minutes in this one. The speedy winger will hope to be fully available to face Manchester United on March 30 after the international break.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Gets minutes Mbeumo generated three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Burnley.

Impact Mbeumo stepped on the pitch for the first time since Dec 6 after missing the last three and a half months with a hamstring injury. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder was a regular starter with 15 starts in 16 appearances, scoring seven goals with three assists. He will have to compete with Yoane Wissa for playing time, who had scored four goals in 10 games during his absence.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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