OCTOBER 28, 2023 • NJ.COM
BRENTFORD 5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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Brentford vs. Chelsea FREE LIVE STREAM (10/28/23): Watch Premier League online | Time, TV, channel Brentford faces Chelsea in a Premier League match on Saturday, Oct.28, 2023 (10/28/23) at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
Keane Lewis-Potter - Set for second scan Lewis-Potter (calf) is set for another scan on his calf, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Keane [calf] will have another scan next week. He will hopefully train on the grass in...
Impact Lewis-Potter will undergo a second scan and if it comes back positively he will begin to progress further in training. The forward has an outside chance of returning before the international break, though with the second scan a return after the break seems more likely. Neal Maupay got the start in place of Lewis-Potter last time out, though it's possible that Brentford switch to a two striker formation with Lewis-Potter's injury.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Still training inside Damsgaard (knee) has yet to start training on the grass, according to manager Thomas Frank. [Damsgaard] is progressing in the gym as he should do. It's not a muscle injury, so he...
Impact Damsgaard underwent a minor knee surgery and will hope to get back on the pitch after the November international break. The reports from Frank have been nothing but positive about Damsgaard's recovery with the midfielder easily meeting every checkpoint along the way. If Damsgaard recovers with issue he could be back in training during the November break.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shandon Baptiste - Back in full training Baptiste (shoulder) took part in full team training ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Shandon has been training with the team this week and...
Impact Baptiste won't be back for Saturday's match but is back in team training and is nearing a return. It's possible Baptiste could return in some capacity as soon as a Nov. 4 clash with West Ham, though he might instead be given the chance for some minutes with the Brentford B team to recover some match fitness.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Mee - Nearing first team return Mee is nearing a return to the first team ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Ben Mee is definitely getting closer. He is in full training and...
Impact Mee went unused on the bench last time out in the Premier League but was active midweek in the Premier League international cup. The defender likely won't return straight to the starting XI but it appears he could have a chance to test his fitness off the bench during Saturday's clash. If Mee doesn't start it would likely be Nathan Collins and Ethan Pinnock manning the backline once more.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ben Mee - Starts for B team Mee started and went 58 minutes in Wednesday's match with the Brentford B team.
Impact Mee got a chance to build up his fitness Wednesday after staying on the bench for the most recent league match. With only a few days ahead of the next game, a trip to Chelsea, it may be too soon for him to return to the starting XI for the senior side. That being the case, he may have to wait before taking back his spot from Nathan Collins in the starting XI.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Hickey - Set for suspension return Hickey completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return against Chelsea on Saturday.
Impact Hickey could return to the starting lineup right away since he had been a starter in each of Brentford's previous eight league games, playing on either the right or the left flank. While he left the Scotland national team early, Thomas Frank made no mention of a possible injury upon Hickey's return.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Neal Maupay - Notches assist in win Maupay assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley.
Impact Maupay was up to something early in the match, with a missed shot in only the second minute and another blocked in the 28th. He finally had a shot on goal just before halftime, but it was saved. Maupay's efforts manifested in the 62nd minute, when he assisted on a goal by Byran Mbeumo. Maupay subbed out in the 88th minute. The assist marks his the first of the season and first in four appearances with Brentford.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Saman Ghoddos - Scores as late sub Ghoddos scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Burnley. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
Impact Ghoddos entered the match in the 84th minute, when his team was already up 2-0. Nonetheless, he brought a spark instantly, scoring a goal from outside the box in the 87th minute to make it a 3-0 game. He remained on the attack for the final minutes, trying another shot in added time. The goal marks the first of the season for Ghoddos.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yoane Wissa - Opens scoring in 3-0 win Wissa scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Burnley.
Impact Wissa opened the scoring with a shot from close range in the 25th minute. He kept the pressure on and was a force in the attack through the rest of the half. The goal marks the third of the season for Wissa, who also has 28 shots, including nine shots on goal through nine appearances, so far.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Mbeumo - Scores and assists in win Mbeumo scored one goal and assisted once from six shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Burnley.
Impact Mbeumo was active early in the match with two attempts blocked in the 15th minute and another saved in the 23rd. His efforts were soon rewarded, as he assisted on the opening goal of the match, setting up teammate, Yoane Wissa, who knocked in a shot from close range. Mbeumo then had another shot of his own shot saved in the 30th minute and assisted on attempt just before halftime. He kept the same effort in the second half and buried a goal with a shot from outside the box in the 62nd minute, giving his team the 2-0 lead. The goal marked the fifth of the season for Mbeumo.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Flekken - Clean sheet with one save Flekken recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Burnley.
Impact Flekken was hardly challenged in Saturday's win, as he only witnessed six shot attempts, one of which made its way to goal. His only work took place just before the halftime whistle, when he stopped a shot from outside of the box. The clean sheet marks the second of the season for Flekken, who also has 18 saves and 10 goals against through eight appearances on the year.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brentford v. Burnley | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 10/21/2023
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Saman Ghoddos' screamer makes it 3-0 for Brentford against Burnley | Premier League
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Brentford coach Frank marks 5 years in charge with 3-0 win over Burnley for 1st home win of season
Brentford coach Thomas Frank has celebrated five years in charge with a much-needed 3-0 Premier League win over 10-man BurnleyOCTOBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Connor Roberts sent off for pulling down Yoane Wissa | Premier League
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
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
