Brentford Team News Page 25 - Soccer

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

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Kristoffer Ajer - Scratched Saturday Ajer (undisclosed) was a late scratch from Saturday's starting XI against Luton Town.

Impact Ajer was in the initial starting XI, but was scratched during warmups and replaced by Saman Ghoddos. More information about the extent of Ajer's injury should be available following the match.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Continues to miss out Damsgaard (knee) is not in Brentford's squad to face Luton Town on Saturday.

Impact Damsgaard misses his 11th straight match after suffering the injury in August. The attacker has played just 52 minutes across two substitutes appearances in the league thus far.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Still out Dasilva (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Luton Town, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Dasilva is out Saturday and continues to work on his recovery. The midfielder is back in training but after such a serious hamstring injury it appears he won't be rushed back into the first team any time soon.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Out against Luton Jensen (groin) is out for Saturday's clash with Luton, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Jensen will be out for Saturday's clash due to the groin injury, though it isn't expected to be serious. The midfielder will be assessed again before a Wednesday trip to Brighton, giving him a chance of missing just a single match. The midfielder is one of the first names on the team sheet when fit. Christian Norgaard is likely to get the start with Jensen sidelined.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Available once more Roerslev (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's clash with Luton, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Roerslev is an option for Saturday's clash after recovering from an undisclosed issue that sidelined him against Arsenal. The defender could see some run in the starting XI now that he is back after Saman Ghoddos was handed the start last time out.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Uncertain Saturday Damsgaard (knee) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Luton, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Damsgaard was an option for a second XI during the week and is touch and go to make his return to the first team. The attacking midfielder has been making his return from a long-term knee injury and is now finally nearing his return. If he can't go Saturday his next chance would be a Wednesday trip to Brighton.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Strong in defense Pinnock generated 12 clearancesand two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal.

Impact Pinnock had an impressive defensive outing, leading his team with 12 clearances, the second-highest count he's achieved in a game this season. His team was just minutes away from securing a clean sheet but conceded the contest's only goal in the 89th minute.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Concedes once in defeat Flekken made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Flekken nearly recorded his fourth clean sheet of the season, but he conceded the contest's only goal in the 89th minute. The goalkeeper made three saves, significantly fewer than the eight saves against Liverpool, where he faced heavy pressure. Next, he'll face off against challenge Luton Town, a team with 12 goals in 13 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Returns in friendly Damsgaard (knee) returned during a behind closed doors friendly against Bournemouth.

Impact Damsgaard is yet to get back with the first team but he did play during a friendly against Bournemouth. The midfielder is nearing a return, as expected, and could be in line for first team minutes in the coming weeks. With how busy the December schedule is it's likely Damsgaard won't be rushed back into any huge role to avoid aggravating the knee injury.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Brentford scores 3 second-half goals to beat Luton 3-1 in EPL