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Bryan Mbeumo's belter gives Brentford 2-0 lead over Burnley | Premier League

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Yoane Wissa taps in Brentford's go-ahead goal against Burnley | Premier League

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ben Mee - Not used Mee went unused on the bench during Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Mee made his return to the bench in his first chance back from the international break but wasn't brought off the bench. When fully fit Mee seems to be the top choice defender but after aggravating his injury during his first attempt at returning it appears he won't be rushed back. Mee's next chance to start will be a Saturday trip to Chelsea, though Ethan Pinnock and Nathan Collins have proved to be a formidable defensive duo.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Standing between posts Flekken (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact As expected, Flekken gets the nod here since he's fully fit and available after recovering from appendicitis that ruled him out for the final match before the international break. He's allowed eight goals on 11 saves in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keane Lewis-Potter - Positive outlook on calf Lewis-Potter (calf) avoided a serious calf injury and is recovering well, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Keane Lewis-Potter [calf] is progressing quite well. I don't know the...

Impact Lewis-Potter was never going to have a rosy outlook when his calf injury was confirmed but it appears his recovery time could potentially be told in weeks instead of months. Still as with most muscular injuries there is no specific time line for when Lewis-Potter will get back on the pitch. Any return to first team action would be predicated by a return to training. In the meantime it will either be Neal Maupay who fills in on the left wing or Brentford could continue with a two striker formation with no wingers.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Recovering well Damsgaard (knee) is recovering well from his knee surgery, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Mikkel] Damsgaard his progressing really well after his minor knee surgery."

Impact Damsgaard underwent a very minor knee surgery that will keep him out until November. It's a frustrating situation for Damsgaard who spent multiple months trying to rehab without surgery before eventually going under the knife. The midfielder's earliest chance to return is more likely than not going to come after the November international break, though a return to training would encourage a more optimistic timeline.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Back on grass Dasilva (hamstring) is training individually on grass, manager Thomas Frank announced.

Impact Dasilva is back to individual running training as he continues to work on his recovery from a long-term hamstring issue. The midfielder isn't expected back until December, though hamstring injuries have more nebulous recovery times. Still the earliest Dasilva could realistically get back in the first team would be mid-November.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shandon Baptiste - In partial training Baptiste (shoulder) has taken part in sections of team training ahead of Saturday's clash with Burnley, manager Thomas Frank told reporters. "Shandon Baptiste and Myles Peart-Harri...

Impact Baptiste is still working his way back from a shoulder injury, and won't be ready for Saturday's clash with Burnley. That said he should be nearing a return and barring any more issues with his shoulder a return as soon as an Oct. 28 trip to Chelsea could be on the cards. Baptiste was largely a rotational option in 2022/23 and shouldn't overly impact the starting XI when fit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Could return Saturday Mee (strain) could be an option for Saturday's clash with Burnley, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He could be available for selection. It's still only four weeks after his inj...

Impact Mee hasn't made an appearance since Sept. 16 after picking up a second significant injury. It's been a brutal start to the season for the defender, who is the top choice in the backline when fit. In the first eight matches Mee has already missed six games through injury. If Mee is fit he would likely be the top choice on the team sheet, potentially replacing Ethan Pinnock (Achilles).

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Fit Saturday Flekken (illness) is fit for Saturday's clash with Burnley, Brentford announced.

Impact Flekken is fully fit and available after recovering from appendicitis that ruled him out for the final match before the international break. With Flekken set to return back to the starting XI Thomas Strakosha will return to the bench, where he has been the backup early in the Premier League.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Spotted in training Mee (strain) was viewed training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's match against Burnley.

Impact Mee was finally involved in training again after suffering a strain just under a month ago in training. The defender seems to be nearing a return and has now had the whole international break to reach full fitness. The injury was never deemed major, so he should already be in contention for minutes on Saturday if he is deemed healthy during his final fitness test. However, he probably won't be in the starting XI, with Nathan Collins having secured a starting spot and Ethan Pinnock (Achilles) possibly returning to his starting position this weekend after a spell on the sidelines.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Seen training Wednesday Pinnock (Achilles) was back on the grass Wednesday for training ahead of Saturday's clash with Burnley.

Impact Pinnock did not play with the Jamaican national team over the international break with an Achilles injury, however he has been training and could be good to go for Saturday. He has started and played all 90 minutes for the team, recording 57 clearances, 15 interceptions and eight blocks in eight games thus far. His 57 clearances also leads the league.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Withdraws from Scotland squad Hickey has pulled out of Scotland's squad ahead of Tuesday's match in France due to an unknown reason.

Impact There have been no reports about an injury for Hickey, but everyone seems to be in the dark about a reason for the withdrawal. Given that he's suspended for Saturday's match against Burnley, there's no reason for him to rest for the national team, though at a minimum, he'll get close to two weeks of rest before the next match with Brentford.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Cools off Mbeumo failed to score in the final four matches before the October international break.

Impact Mbeumo opened the season with four goals in the first four Premier League matches. Since that point Mbeumo has failed to get back on the scoresheet. Still the striker has shot eight times and created seven chances in those four matches so a return to goal-scoring form seems to be right around the corner.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Nursing Achilles injury Pinnock didn't travel to join the Jamaica national due to an Achilles injury, head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson told Livington Scott of The Jamaica Gleaner. "He (Pinnock) has been str...

Impact It seems Pinnock has been playing through the injury, and that's never a good sign, especially with an injury being as delicate as an Achilles one. The center-back has been a steady force for Brentford at the back, but it remains to be seen if he'll be fit to face Burnley when the Premier League resumes on Oct. 21. If that's not the case, then Ben Mee (strain) could enter the XI to partner Nathan Collins and Kristoffer Ajer in central defense.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Picks up suspension Hickey was handed a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation and will miss an Oct. 21 clash with Burnley.

Impact Hickey will serve his ban against Burnley, a good match to miss if there were any as Hickey's absence may be less severely felt. Saman Ghoddos could be in line for the start after coming off the bench to replace Hickey in recent matches.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa - Logs assist in loss Wissa assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Wissa got off to an active start, with a shot attempt blocked in the 16th minute, before assisting on the opening goal of the match, in the 26th. Wissa tried another shot of his own in the 45th minute but missed the goal. He played just 25 minutes before subbing out in the second half. With two previous goals on the season, the assist marked the first of the year for Wissa.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Scores lone goal in loss Jensen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Manchester United.

Impact Jensen came up with the opening goal of the match, putting his side up 1-0, in the 26th minute. He assisted on two more missed attempts just minutes later, but then was quiet in the second half, subbing out in the 83rd minute. The goal puts Jensen up to three in eight appearances for the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Strakosha - Concedes two late goals in loss Strakosha had six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Strakosha made his first save of the match in the 37th minute and stood as a brick wall until the third minute of second half stoppage time, when he conceded his first goal against. The opponents managed to get right back on the attack and earned another shot on goal, which Strakosha got the better of, before they buried a second goal to steal the game in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eight games, one win, seven points - are Brentford a good team or a bad team? Brentford showed their best and worst qualities against United - they cannot keep failing to capitalise on their dominance in games

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott McTominay scores twice after entering in 87th minute to rescue Man United

Scott McTominay scored two goals after entering the game in the 87th minute as Manchester United rallied for a 2-1 victory over Brentford.

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Scott McTominay scores twice after entering in 87th minute to rescue Man United

Manchester United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 10/7/2023

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Substitute Scott McTominay enters game in 87th minute and scores 2 as Man United beats Brentford 2-1

Substitute Scott McTominay has scored two goals in second-half stoppage time as Manchester United rallied to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mathias Jensen capitalizes on Man United error to give Brentford lead | Premier League

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Brentford vs. Manchester United LIVE STREAM (10/7/23): Watch Premier League online | Time, TV, channel Brentford faces Manchester United in a Premier League match on Saturday, Oct.7, 2023 (10/7/23) at Old Trafford in Stretford, England.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

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Scott McTominay scores twice after entering in 87th minute to rescue Man United

Substitute Scott McTominay enters game in 87th minute and scores 2 as Man United beats Brentford 2-1