Brentford Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Ethan Pinnock - Busy defensively versus Brighton Pinnock had one off-target shot and made five tackles (three won), seven clearances and two interceptions during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Brighton.

Impact Pinnock was on the losing side but still found his way to be a net-positive from a fantasy perspective, filling up the stat sheet and prevailing over opposing forwards most of the times. The center-back has been one of the best defenders among all EPL players this season, holding a comfortable lead in clearances, with 99 over 15 starts, while also ranking third in interceptions and eight in blocks, so he'll always be a great fantasy pick regardless of the opposition.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mbeumo sidelined by ankle injury and is doubtful for Cameroon for African Cup of Nations

Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo is a doubt for the African Cup of Nations after being ruled out for “weeks” by Brentford manager Thomas Frank because of an ankle injury

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Mbeumo - Likely out for weeks Mbeumo (ankle) is set for weeks on the sideline following his ankle injury, confirm manager Thomas Frank. "It is bad. He'll have a scan later, but we don't know the exact number of...

Impact Despite not receiving scans yet, Mbeumo is already set to remain out for the next few weeks with his ankle injury. This could rule him out for the remaining of the year and more, depending on the results of his scans. For the time being, Keane Lewis-Potter is set for more starts for the team while the winger recovers from his injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Got minutes Wednesday Damsgaard generated three tackles (zero won) in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Brighton. Per manager Thomas Frank, he is "looking better and better" following his knee injury.

Impact Damsgaard was back in action Wednesday after missing the last three months with a knee injury. He is set to remain on the bench for the team, making a total of just nine starts in 29 appearances since the start of the 2022/23 campaign.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Fitness test for Saturday Jensen (groin) is set to be a late call for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Jensen is inching closer to a return to the pitch after missing the las three matches with a groin injury. If the midfielder is deemed fit, he will likely return to the starting XI after starting all 12 games played with the team. Yerhor Yarmolyk could also get the start if Jensen is not up to par to play Saturday.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Set for scans Mbeumo suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's clash with Bournemouth and is set for further tests, per manager Thomas Frank. "He twisted his ankle. We don't know exactly bad...

Impact Mbeumo could be in line for some time on the sidelines following an ankle injury Wednesday. He had yet missed a match this season, starting all 15 games for the team while logging in seven goals and three assists. If the forward is indeed set for a long absence, then Yoane Wissa could see more playing time on the pitch.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/6/2023

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brighton beats Brentford 2-1 thanks to first Premier League goal by England youth player Hinshelwood

England youth international Jack Hinshelwood has scored his first Premier League goal to earn Brighton a 2-1 comeback win over Brentford at the Amex Stadium

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bryan Mbeumo tucks away penalty to give Brentford lead v. Brighton | Premier League

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Christian Norgaard - Suspension served Norgaard served his one-match ban and is eligible to return for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United.

Impact Norgaard was shown a fifth yellow card last time out and is now eligible to return for Saturday's clash. The midfielder will be an option to get back in the starting XI, potentially replacing Yegor Yarmolyuk in the starting XI after Wednesday's mid-week clash with Brighton.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Scores before coming off Mbeumo was forced off with an apparent ankle injury after scoring during Wednesday's clash with Bournemouth.

Impact Mbeumo scored from the spot before clattering into Pascal Gross just minutes later. It appeared his ankle got tangled up and twisted in the challenge, forcing him to limp off. Yoane Wissa came on to replace Mbeumo, and could be in line for some more minutes if the injury proves to be serious.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Out for Brighton match Jensen (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton.

Impact Jensen is still waiting on a return, missing his third straight match with a groin injury. It shouldn't be too much of a surprise to see the midfielder out, as he was a game-time decision that was leaning more towards another day out. The club will hope he is healthy by the weekend for their game against Sheffield, as he has been a regular starter this season when healthy.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - On bench Wednesday Damsgaard (knee) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Brighton.

Impact Damsgaard is making his return from a 12-match absence on Wednesday, appearing in the team sheet for the first time since the club's second match of the season against Fulham. The attacker only held a bench role in his two appearances this season, so he should be expected to stay in this role, coming on as a substitute late into games just like he did to start the season.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Set to return Damsgaard (knee) is set to return for Wednesday's trip to Brighton, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Mikkel Damsgaard can be selected for the squad, so that's a positive."

Impact Damsgaard is an option to return to the starting XI for Wednesday's clash, though it's far more likely he will be a depth option barring injuries elsewhere. Before the injury Damsgaard made just two appearances totaling 52 minutes.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Out multiple weeks Ajer (foot) will be out for multiple weeks, according to manager Thomas Frank."Kristoffer Ajer will unfortunately be out, probably for some weeks with a foot issue,"

Impact Ajer is ruled out for multiple weeks due to the foot injury he suffered last time out. Saman Ghoddos could end up in the starting XI for multiple matches as Ajer now looks to recover from the foot injury before the winter break.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - True game-time call Jensen (groin) is a doubt for Wednesday's trip to Brighton, according to manager Thomas Frank."Jensen will be touch and go, we are hoping he will be available for the game. Mikkel...

Impact Jensen is a true-game time call as he continues to work his way back from a groin issue. The hope is obviously to get the midfielder back sooner rather than later, but it's possible he will only be an option off the bench. Christian Norgaard has seen more minutes with Jensen injured.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes once against Luton Town Flekken made zero saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Flekken saw his side dominating the entire contest and didn't have any work until the late stages, more precisely in the 76th minute, when Jacob Brown fired a low shot that didn't look so difficult to stop but the goalkeeper was still unable to reach the ball and that goal put the opposition back in contention. With seven goals allowed over his last four starts and just three clean sheets overall this season, Flekken doesn't exactly look like the best pick for fantasy teams right now.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shandon Baptiste - Scores off bench versus Luton Town Baptiste scored a goal off his lone shot and made two tackles (both) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Baptiste was brought in the 70th minute to replace Yehor Yarmoliuk and made an impact on both ends, displaying his usual tenacity on the defensive side of the ball and displaying opportunism in the 82nd minute to slot home a rebound off the goalkeeper from the six-yard box to seal the 3-1 win for Brentford. This was the first goal of the season for the midfielder, who looks fully fit after recovering from a shoulder injury who made him miss three months of action and will hope to keep getting regular minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Logs assist versus Luton Town Mbeumo made an assist, had four off-target shots, created one chance, sent in seven crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Mbeumo saw his scoreless streak being extended to four games and struggled to find the target here, but still made an impact by creating for teammates from the flanks, which included an assist for Ben Mee to make it 2-0 for Brentford in the 56th minute. That's now six goals and three assists over 14 starts for the forward, who's on pace to have his most prolific campaign since his team earned promotion to EPL.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Scores in win over Luton Town Mee scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created two chances and made two clearances, one interception and two blocks during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Mee didn't stuff the stat sheet defensively but more than made up for that on the attacking end, scoring Brentford's second goal with a header off a cross from the left and being an aerial threat in many other plays. The center-back, who's usually a fantasy stud, has been struggling with injuries this season and will hope his first goal of the campaign is a sign of better things to come.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Neal Maupay - Scores opener versus Luton Maupay scored a goal off four shots (two on target), created two chances, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Maupay returned to the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous two matches and made most of the new opportunity, opening the scoring for Brentford in the 49th minute with a one-timed close-range finish. The forward has been mostly used as a substitute this season but has delivered when given the chance to start, with two goals and one assist over the last three games he made the lineup.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Dealing with foot injury Ajer (foot) did not compete in Saturday's match against Luton Town due to a foot injury, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He got a foot injury that he tried to push through. Unf...

Impact Ajer was scratched from the starting XI just before game time on Saturday, being pulled after warmups due to a foot injury. The club will hope that the knock is not major, as no further information has been released on the injury yet. The defender will aim to be on the team sheet for Wednesday's match against Brighton, but if he cannot play, expect Saman Ghoddos to get the start.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Set for suspension Norgaard generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Norgaard will serve his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card. He has started and played the full 90 minutes in the last nine games, totaling one goal while also logging in 27 clearances and 23 tackles. Vitaly Janelt could see a move into the midfield, with Mads Roerslev an option to slide into left back for Wednesday's trip to Brighton.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford v. Luton Town | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/2/2023

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Shandon Baptiste restores Brentford's two-goal lead against Luton Town | Premier League

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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