Brentford Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Yunus Emre Konak - Signs with Brentford Konak has agreed upon terms for a transfer to Brentford from Turkish league side Sivasspor, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Konak is taking his talents to the Premier League to join the Brentford Bees despite being a highly sought-after prospect all across Europe. The 18-year-old will be with the club for a long time as well, inking a six-year contract with an option for an additional year in 2030. It is hard to tell at the moment where the midfielder will find himself with the club, as he may start earning time with the first team in his first season with the club or may be sent to the youth ranks to continue his development for another season. Either way, the player looks to be a major part of the Bees moving forward, as he is one of their first big signings into the advancement of the club moving forward towards the future.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Schade - Ramping up work Schade (groin) was pictured training with the ball Thursday with a return still expected in a couple weeks.

Impact Schade had a setback in December and the hope is that the next couple weeks go a little more smoother. He's been out since September with the injury and will need these weeks to get back his fitness in addition to returning his groin to 100 percent. The question for him will be if he can return to the XI immediately because since his injury, Ivan Toney has returned from suspension, Neal Maupay has joined the fray and Keane Lewis-Potter is healthy again.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Returns to training Ajer (foot) was seen training on the grass Wednesday ahead of Jan 20 clash against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ajer is scheduled to make a return on Jan 20 after missing the last month with a foot injury. He is expected to start at right back if all goes well during the next week of full training, where he has seen a total of eight starts in 11 appearances this campaign, recording an assist in that span. If the defender is ruled not fit, then Mads Roerslev will see another start against Nottingham Forest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Kylian Mbappé headlines key players set for possible Premier League transfers

Something has to give soon in the ongoing transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappé, whose PSG contract is almost up.

JANUARY 8

Kylian Mbappé headlines key players set for possible Premier League transfers

Ivan Toney: Why I owe Brentford & Thomas Frank Ivan Toney says he wants to repay Brentford for the support the club showed him during his eight-month ban for breaching the FA's rules on b...

JANUARY 8 • SKY.COM

Arsenal & Chelsea transfer target Ivan Toney reveals why watching 2022 Qatar World Cup was 'painful' | Goal.com US Brentford striker Ivan Toney says it was "painful" to watch the 2022 World Cup knowing he could have been involved for England.

JANUARY 7 • GOAL.COM

Ivan Toney scores stunning hat-trick in Brentford friendly win over Southampton U23s Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick for Brentford in a closed doors friendly against Southampton U23s as he nears a first-team return.

JANUARY 6 • SKY.COM

Ivan Toney - Getting run in friendly win Toney scored three goals and provided an assist during Brentford's B-team 5-1 win over Southampton's U-23 side in a closed door friendly match.

Impact Toney is working his way back to full match fitness following an eight month ban due to breaching FA gambling rules. It's good to see the forward has his shooting boots back on, though he'll obviously be facing much stiffer competition once he returns to the Premier League lineup.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Spectacular goals help Spurs, Fulham to narrow FA Cup wins. Brentford draws with Wolves

Tottenham has beaten Burnley 1-0 and Fulham has overcome Rotherham by the same scoreline in the FA Cup third round

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford v Wolverhampton Wanderers | Key Moments | Third Round

JANUARY 5 • YOUTUBE

Pelenda Da Silva - Starts in draw Dasilva got the start during Friday's one-all draw with Wolves in the FA Cup.

Impact Dasilva played 63 minutes in the starting XI, a nice return from a serious hamstring injury. The midfielder isn't a major contributor to the starting XI, but he should see some minutes moving forward after making 36 appearances in 2022/23. Dasilva also earned six goal contributions in 2022/23, a very efficient return on 1,382 minutes.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Potential concussion sub Jensen was forced off with a possible concussion during the second half of Friday's FA Cup clash with Wolves.

Impact Jensen was forced off after a collision to his head in the second half. The midfielder was just making his way back from a substantial injury that forced him out for five matches and this concussion could put him in doubt moving forward. Saman Ghoddos would take a role on set-pieces moving forward for matches Jensen misses.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Suffers apparent ankle injury Norgaard departed Friday's FA Cup match against Wolverhampton due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Norgaard was the victim of a nasty challenge by Joao Gomes in midfield as both players were hustling for the ball, and the Wolverhampton midfielder got sent off due to the infraction. The severity of the injury remains to be seen, but Brentford will be cautious here since Norgaard is a reliable starter in midfield for the Bees. Brentford's next game in the Premier League will come against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 20.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Toney won't be sold in January transfer window, Frank confirms Thomas Frank has said that Ivan Toney will remain at Brentford this season and won’t be sold during the January transfer window. The 27-year...

JANUARY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ivan Toney - Suspension finally lifted Toney is no longer suspended after being banned for eight months due to breaching FA gambling rules and is now available for Brentford in their upcoming matches.

Impact Toney's ban from play in Europe has finally been lifted, freeing the player of eight months on the sidelines due to suspension. The forward has been training for around the past month now and may be ready to get the nod immediately for the Bees, as he was their regular starter before the ban. The club's next match is on Friday for an FA Cup clash against Wolves, where he could get the start, but if not, expect that first start to come against Nottingham in the Premier League on Jan. 20. He was in flying form last season before the suspension, notching 20 goals and four assists, and will attempt to get back to that scoring form once he is back on the pitch.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Option once again Mee is available for the club's next match against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 20 after serving his three-match suspension.

Impact Mee is back in the mix for Brentford, no longer being suspended after serving his three-match ban due to a straight red card that was upgraded to violent conduct. He will now be an option against Nottingham on Jan. 20 but will still be suspended for their FA Cup match Friday. He should return to the starting XI in the club's next Premier League match, as he was given the nod in the five contests leading up to his suspension.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Back at training Dasilva (hamstring) took part in training ahead of Friday's FA Cup clash with Wolverhampton.

Impact Dasilva has been reportedly targeting a return to action for Friday's matchup but hasn't been confirmed back. Even if Dasilva isn't cleared Friday, he appears to be heading toward a return to action for the club's next Premier League contest versus Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Linking up with Nigeria Onyeka was called up by Nigeria for AFCON 2024, ruling him out for three weeks.

Impact Onyeka is set for three weeks on the sideline after being called up by Nigeria. The midfielder is a major blow to the first team, with 16 appearances (six starts) before the call up. Still the return of Mathias Jensen should paper over the blow of losing Onyeka.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa - Called up by Congo Wissa was called up by Congo for AFCON 2024, ruling him out for three weeks.

Impact Wissa is set to miss most January while on international duty with Congo. The forward's absence from the starting XI could leave Neal Maupay with more chances, while Ivan Toney is also returning from suspension. Wissa's first chance to return will be a Jan. 31 trip to Tottenham.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Saman Ghoddos - Facing suspension Ghoddos will be suspended for his next match with Brentford once he returns from international duty after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Crystal Palace.

Impact Ghoddos is facing a match on the sidelines, having picked up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. However, it is uncertain when the player will serve his ban, as he is currently on international duty with Iran for the 2024 AFCON. This will all depend on when Iran is eliminated and when he returns to England, which will most likely come around the end of January or early February. He has started the past six matches for the Bees, so there will be some changes caused by his suspension, with Mads Rosrslev most likely filling in for Ghoddos if he is still an option by the time he returns.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Provides assist in loss Mads Roerslev assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Crystal Palace.

Impact Roerslev notched his first assist of the season as he set up Keane Lewis-Potter in the second minute of the match, leading to the opening goal. Aside from his assist, the defender had minimal contributions, recording only two tackles and no interceptions.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Keane Lewis-Potter - Scores in loss Lewis-Potter scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Lewis-Potter notched his second goal of the season in the opening minutes of the match to open up the scoring. Aside from his goal, the forward registered three tackles and three crosses delivered.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes three in defeat Flekken had three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Flekken had a tough time in goal as he was beaten three times in the contest. The goalkeeper is in the midst of his worst stretch this season as he's allowed nine goals over the past three games, making only seven saves in that span. Next in the Premier League, he'll aim for a better performance against Nottingham Forest, a team with 24 goals in 20 games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Saman Ghoddos - Linking with Iran Ghoddos is joining Iran for AFCON, Brentford announced.

Impact Ghoddos is off to Qatar for AFCON, ruling him out for January and potentially far longer depending on how deep Iran go in the tournament. Ghoddos will be tough to replace as he has actually become a key piece of the starting XI of late. Mads Roerslev will likely be in for a big role with Ghoddos gone.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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