Brentford Team News Page 22 - Soccer

Nathan Collins - Fourteen minutes off bench Collins played 14 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa.

Impact Collins returned after four matches on the sideline with an ankle injury. While he didn't play a huge role it was an important step in his recovery process. With Collins back available, he could return to the starting XI sooner rather than later. He faces some stiff competition for starting places though, With Ben Mee and Ethan Pinnock both in good form.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Saman Ghoddos - Six crosses in loss Ghoddos had six crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact Ghoddos had a productive match Sunday as he recorded six crosses (one accurate), his third consecutive match with five or more. He also took a season-high eight corners and won four tackles in his third consecutive match. He also picked up a yellow card in the 86th minute, his fourth booking of the season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keane Lewis-Potter - Scores opener in Sunday's loss Lewis-Potter scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Aston Villa.

Impact Lewis-Potter scored his first career Premier League goal Sunday, an unassisted strike in the 45th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It came on his lone shot of the match and he added one tackle before being subbed off in the 68th minute for Neal Maupay. While the goal did not result in any points for his side, it's still a great moment for Lewis-Potter to finally get on the scoresheet in a Premier League match.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes twice in loss Flekken had three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Aston Villa.

Impact Flekken conceded two goals in Sunday's loss, both of which came after Ben Mee's red card in the 71st minute, and both of which were close-range headers. He has now failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight matches and has conceded multiple goals in four matches over that stretch. Next up he faces arguably his most difficult match of the season, away at Manchester City Saturday, a side which has scored 40 goals in 17 league matches this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Picks up suspension Onyeka will not be available for the club's next match against Wolves on Dec. 27, having received a suspension due to yellow card accumulation after picking up his fifth of the sea...

Impact Onyeka will be sidelined for only the third time this season, having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, leading to his suspension for one match against Aston Villa. His suspension would've initially been served against Manchester City this Saturday, but due to the CItyzens playing in the Club World Cup and the match being postponed, his ban will instead be served against Villa. The midfielder has picked up a string of starts leading up to his suspension, so his absence will force Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard to most likely end up in the starting spots in the center of the midfield against Aston Villa.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa calls for an investigation after Ollie Watkins says he was abused by a Brentford fan

Aston Villa has called for an investigation after striker Ollie Watkins said he was abused by a Brentford fan

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brentford v. Aston Villa | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/17/2023

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ben Mee receives straight-red card for dangerous tackle v. Aston Villa | Premier League

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Keane Lewis-Potter powers Brentford in front of Aston Villa | Premier League

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ben Mee - Shown red card Mee was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Mee was shown a straight red card for a reckless tackle in the 71st minute forcing Brentford to ten men. The defender will miss next week's match against Manchester City through suspension with Nathan Collins a candidate to replace him in the XI.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Collins - Among substitutes on Sunday Collins (ankle) is on the bench for Brentford during Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Collins returns from an ankle injury which has kept him out of Brentford's past four matches. The defender had started all but one Premier League match prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Collins - Aiming for return against Villa Collins "could be ready for selection" for Sunday's match versus Aston Villa, confirmed manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Collins returned to training Tuesday and could see a return Saturday after missing the last for matches with a ankle injury. If the defender passes fitness test, he will likely see a return to the starting XI at center back alongside Ben Mee.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Out until 2024 Dasilva (hamstring) will aim for a return on Jan 5 against the Wolves for the FA Cup Third Round.

Impact Dasilva's comeback has been pushed back to the start of the new year, ending 2023 on the injured list. He has only made the one appearance for the team before going down with a hamstring injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Shelved again Jensen (groin) will not be an option for Sunday's match versus Aston Villa.

Impact Jensen will miss his fifth match in a row as he continues to deal with a groin injury. Shandon Baptiste will get a shot for a third start in a row in the midfield during his absence.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Undergoes ankle surgery Mbuemo underwent successful ankle surgery and is set for a 12 week absence, per manager Thomas Frank. "Operation today on the ankle, out for 12 weeks. Bryan is a positive guy, he w...

Impact Mbeumo's injury turned out to be worse than expected as he will be sidelined for the next three months. He was on a good run prior to his injury, recording three goals and three assists on 30 crosses (six accurate) and 10 chances created in that span. With Keane Lewis-Potter back, he is in line for more playing time, along with Neal Maupay.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Collins - Back in training Collins (ankle) was seen in team training ahead of Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Collins suffered the original ankle injury over the November international break and was given a multi-week timeline, which means he's following that projection. He's missed the last four league games for Brentford and will be a nice addition to the back line. The question is if he fits into the starting XI when Thomas Frank opts for a 4-3-3 formation, as Ben Mee is healthy again and was originally the regular next to Ethan Pinnock in the four-man back line.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Creates two chances Janelt recorded two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Sheffield United.

Impact Janelt continues to be a key asset to the team's starting XI, starting in all 16 matches for the team. He has an assist on the year, totaling 26 crosses (seven won), 27 tackles (17 won) and 25 clearances thus far.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yehor Yarmoliuk - Plays one half Yarmolyuk had one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Sheffield United.

Impact Yarmolyuk came on at halftime to play 45 minutes while logging in just one shot on target Saturday. He's appeared in the last eight matches, making three starts in that span while generating six shots (three on target), nine tackles (eight won) and four crosses (zero accurate).

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Olakigbe - Two crosses on day Olakigbe generated two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United.

Impact Olakigbe made his first appearance since Oct 21, having been an unused sub the last six matches. He's only made five appearances on the season, totaling four crosses (zero accurate) and two shots (one on target).

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Sees one go in loss Flekken had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Sheffield United.

Impact Flekken has let in a goal in the last six matches, with 10 goals conceded in that span. He also brings his saves per game to 2.6 with 39 in 15 appearances. The keeper only has three clean sheets on the season, while failing to complete one since Oct 28.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sheffield United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/9/2023

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Sheffield United beats Brentford as Wilder's last-place squad shows fight

James McAtee scored to help Sheffield United beat Brentford 1-0 in the English Premier League in Chris Wilder’s second game back in charge

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pelenda Da Silva - Out once again Dasilva (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Sheffield United on Saturday.

Impact Dasilva is out once again as he continues to work on his recovery. The midfielder has now missed 14 matches in a row, and his next chance to return to action will come against Aston Villa on Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Out against Sheffield United Jensen (groin) is not in the squad to face Sheffield United on Saturday.

Impact It seems that Jensen didn't pass the late fitness test, meaning he'll miss a fourth consecutive game. Shandon Baptiste will slot in central midfield as his replacement, while Jensen's next chance to return will come against Aston Villa on Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Gets beaten twice versus Brighton Flekken made five saves and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Flekken was beaten once each half and didn't stand much of a chance in either goal scored by the opposition. However, this was a much more lopsided contest than the final score suggests and that happened mostly because of the goalkeeper's performance between the posts as he had the second-most saves in a game this season. Flekken will now try to help his side bouncing back during Saturday's visit to Sheffield United.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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