Brentford Team News Page 23 - Soccer

Shandon Baptiste - Picks up minor foot injury Baptiste is in question for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, as he is being assessed ahead of the contest due to a minor foot injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact Baptiste will be a game-time decision for Saturday's match, facing a late fitness test after injuring his foot before Wednesday's contest against Wolves. The player will hope to return for the game, as he started in the two previous matches before encountering the knock. The midfielder will most likely end up serving as a bench option in the contest if available, possibly getting a couple of minutes off the bench late into the match.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Son headlines South Korea's Asian Cup squad Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min will lead South Korea at the Asian Cup after the final squad was confirmed on Thursday. The tourname...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brentford 1-4 Wolves: Nathan Collins makes multiple errors as Hee-Chan Hwang's double consigns Bees to another loss Report and free highlights as Wolves ran out 4-1 winners at Brentford; Mario Lemina headed home before Nathan Collins gifted Hee Chan-Hwang...

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • SKY.COM

Yoane Wissa pulls one back for Brentford against Wolves | Premier League

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Neal Maupay - Assists in home loss Maupay assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Maupay assisted Yoane Wissa in the 16th minute with his only chance created in the match. That was his third assist in the season, to go with two goals. The forward logged his seventh start so far in 15 overall appearances, and will look to remain in the squad from now on.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa - Scores versus Wolverhampton Wissa scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two chances created, three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat against Wolverhampton.

Impact Wissa scored his fourth goal in the season in the 16th minute to cut Wolves' lead to 2-1, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The forward also led his side in chances created in the game. He scored seven times in 2022-23 and is now looking to top that number.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes four goals at home Flekken had one save and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Flekken had a game to forget, conceding a season-worst four goals at home. The goalkeeper has only three clean sheets so far, and the last one was in October. He will look to bounce back at Crystal Palace on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Available for return Onyeka is available for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace after serving a one-match ban.

Impact Onyeka picked up his fifth yellow card against Aston Villa but is now eligible to return to the starting XI. The midfielder was actually on the bench more often than not before the ban, but he could return to some major minutes with short rest possibly forcing some rotation against Crystal Palace.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - On bench Wednesday Jensen (groin) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Wolves.

Impact Jensen is back on the team sheet for Brentford after a five-match spell on the bench, returning to the bench after healing from a groin injury. The midfielder had started every contest this season leading up to his problem, so he should return to the starting XI in the club's next match when they face Crystal Palace on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Out against Wolves Ajer (foot) is out for Wednesday's match against Wolves.

Impact Ajer is still not fit for a return, having been left out for a fifth straight match on Wednesday. The club will hope the player returns for their final contest of the year against Crystal Palace on Saturday, as he had started the past seven matches leading up to his issue.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Expected to return by Wolves match Jensen (groin) is expected to be available by next week's match against Wolves, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Mathias Jensen will be available for selection for the [Wolves g...

Impact Jensen looks to be nearing a return to full fitness after a five-match spell on the bench, as manager Thomas Frank confirmed the player will be available by their Dec. 27 game against Wolves. This will be a huge boost back into the squad for the Bees, with the midfielder being a normal starter this season and starting every match up until his injury. He should waste no time getting back in the starting XI, having scored three goals on seven shots and two assists on 20 chances created in only 12 appearances.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Joins group training again Toney is preparing to get back in the squad soon, as the club confirmed he was back in Brentford for team training this past week.

Impact Toney is just a couple of weeks away from having his suspension lifted and being able to play for the first time since May 6 of last season after being found guilty of breaching FA rules surrounding gambling. The forward is once again available for the team on Jan. 17, with his first game being eligible against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 20. He should contend for a starting spot immediately and shouldn't take too long to recapture that role, having had an extraordinary breakout season last campaign where he scored 20 goals and assisted on four. Brentford will be very happy to get the forward back with their lacking form, sitting in the bottom half of the league in goals and points, with 24 and 19, respectively.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Spotted in training Jensen (groin) was pictured in training Wednesday, a week before the game against Wolverhampton.

Impact Jensen has been out since the November international break with a nagging groin injury, but it looks like he's edging closer to a full return. Without a match in Gameweek 18, there's a decent chance he'll be back in the starting XI for the Dec. 27 game against Wolves, giving Brentford some much-needed help.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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