Brentford Team News Page 22 - Soccer

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

Transfer Centre LIVE! Arsenal want Brentford's Ivan Toney in January as Cryatal Palace target Eddie Nketiah Transfer Centre

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • SKY.COM

Brentford pin hopes on Ivan Toney emulating Christian Eriksen's immediate mid-season impact Ivan Toney's absence was keenly felt by Brentford, but the striker will be back for their next league game hoping to arrest the team's slide

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Crystal Palace ends winless streak with comeback home win over Brentford

Michael Olise has scored in each half and Crystal Palace has ended its eight-game winless streak by overcoming Brentford 3-1 at a soggy Selhurst Park in the English Premier League

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Arsenal won't hang around! Gunners want to sign £80m-rated Brentford hitman Ivan Toney in January - but it won't be straightforward | Goal.com US Arsenal remain determined to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford in January, but they will have to deal with a number of stumbling blocks to seal...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • GOAL.COM

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DECEMBER 30, 2023 • GOAL.COM

Shandon Baptiste - Missing second straight Baptiste (foot) is not in Saturday's squad to face Crystal Palace.

Impact Baptiste misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from a foot injury. The midfielder had started two straight contests prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Returns off bench Jensen played 23 minutes off the bench and sent in five crosses during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Wolves.

Impact Jensen finally made his return after spending five matches on the sideline. In his first match back he got back on a set piece duty and sent in three more crosses from open play. With Jensen back Saman Ghoddos is likely to fall away from some set pieces, though it's conceivable that the two split duties moving forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Schade - Set for return at end of January Schade (groin) is now expected to not return until the end of January, according to the club.

Impact Schade has had a slight hiccup in his recovery process, as he has been ruled out for the next month after being expected to return in the middle of the month for their match against Nottingham Forrest on Jan. 20. The attacker had only played for five contests this season before encountering the issue, starting three teams during that span before a streak that currently stands at 13 matches out after enduring the injury. Once he returns, we will hope to find a way back into the starting rotation.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - 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

Kristoffer Ajer - Set for return against Nottingham Ajer (foot) is still dealing with a foot issue but is nearing a return, being expected to come back to play on Jan. 20 against Nottingham Forest, according to the club.

Impact Ajer has missed five matches thus far with his foot injury and is still expected to miss one more match on Saturday against Crystal Palace, but is slotted to return to action on Jan. 20 against Nottingham. Once the defender is back in the mix, he should immediately make a push for the starting role, as when healthy, he only missed out on three starts compared to his seven nods in the starting XI. He will hope for no further setbacks in the recovery progress and to make his return as anticipated against Forest.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Crystal Palace ends winless streak with comeback home win over Brentford