Everton beats Brentford 3-1 to pick up first Premier League win of the season
Everton has picked up its first Premier League win of the season by beating Brentford 3-1SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRENTFORD 4-1-5 · 12TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
4-1-5 · 12TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Mathias Jensen strikes back for Brentford against Everton | Premier League
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Kevin Schade - Late scratch against Everton Schade was a late scratch from Saturday's match against Everton due to an injury picked up in warmups.
Impact Schade was set to return to the starting XI Saturday, but an injury forced him out with Keane Lewis-Potter taking his place. At home against Everton, no matter who starts up front, Brentford should get plenty of opportunities to hit the back of the net.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Mee - Out with muscular injury Mee is out of Saturday's match against Brentford due to a muscular injury.
Impact Mee was in contention to start at center-back, but the muscular injury has ruled him out altogether, meaning Nathan Collins will start alongside Ethan Pinnock. The severity of the injury is unclear, but Mee's next chance to play will come against Nottingham Forest on Oct. 1.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Not playing Saturday Damsgaard (groin) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Everton.
Impact Damsgaard was deemed questionable to feature in this one, and in the end, he couldn't even crack the bench. His next chance to feature will come against Nottingham Forest on Oct. 1.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Available off bench Ajer (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash against Everton.
Impact Ajer was in contention to start at right-back, but manager Thomas Frank opted to start Mads Roerslev, leaving Ajer as a backup option to play either right-back or center-back. The Norway international has struggled with injuries of late, and that has limited him to just one start all season long.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Questionable for Everton match Damsgaard is questionable for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Damsgaard still has a little bit of [an issue] going on so maybe he'll be availa...
Impact Damsgaard's status for Saturday's match is still in question after manager Thomas Frank said he didn't know if he would be an option for the game. The attacker was close to returning last week, so it is a bit surprising to see him as questionable again this week. Even if he does make the squad against Everton, he will most likely only be a substitute, as he was in the first three games before his injury.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Option for Saturday Ajer (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's match against Everton, after manager Thomas Frank stated, "Kristoffer is fully fit and available for tomorrow."
Impact Ajer could be making his return to the pitch on Saturday following his recovery from an undisclosed injury. The defender picked up the knock during the international break and only missed one match due to the injury. The Norwegian will most likely only be an option off the bench against Everton after only earning one start prior to his absence.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Picks up injury Ajer (undisclosed) missed the last match due to a "minor injury," according to manager Thomas Frank.
Impact Ajer was not an option for Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle due to a minor injury he picked up while playing with Norway during the international break. Manager Thomas Frank did not give any more information on the injury other than saying it was a "minor injury," so a timetable for his knock is hard to suggest. He could very well be an option for Saturday's match against Everton, but if he is not, it won't affect the team too much as he has only registered one start this season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rico Henry - Set for knee surgery Henry will undergo knee surgery in the coming week and likely miss the rest of the season.
Impact Brentford confirmed the news that everyone was expecting and Henry will likely find it hard to return to the pitch in the 2023/24 season. The Bees could look elsewhere in the next transfer window or rely on a combination of players, including Mads Roerslev and Kristoffer Ajer, to take on what had been Henry's role the past few seasons
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rico Henry - Reportedly suffers ACL injury Henry has reportedly suffered an ACL injury and could miss the majority of the season, reports The Athletic.
Impact This was unfortunately suspected to be the case when Henry went down Saturday and the outlook isn't great. Brentford will likely have an update at some point this week about the severity with a possible timeline. This puts them in a bit of a hole with Mads Roerslev and Kristoffer Ajer options to get more run. Henry has started at least 30 matches each of the last four seasons with the club, so his absence is not a minor one.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rico Henry - Subbed off with injury Henry (knee) was injured and subbed out in the 42nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United. He had two tackles (two won) before exiting the match.
Impact Despite being marked with an injury prior to the match, Henry gave it a go, which unfortunately, resulted in him leaving early with a knee injury. Henry managed to make a fair impact in his limited time on the pitch, making two successful tackles. His presence was missed later on, as Brentford conceded the lone goal early in the second half. The severity and timetable for return remain unknown, through it was confirmed that Henry suffered a knee injury.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Mee - Wins three tackles Mee was injured and subbed out in the 72nd minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United. He had three tackles (three won), one clearance and one interception before exiti...
Impact Before being subbed out, Mee continued to show his defensive skill by winning 100 percent of his tackles. He is now 5-for-5 with his defensive tackles over the last two games.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yoane Wissa - Fires five shots Wissa generated five shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card...
Impact Wissa was very active early in the match, beginning with two quick fouls. He went on to fire a number of shot attempts but only managed to get one through to the target. After scoring in the first two games of the season, he has gone without a point in the last three. He is up to a total of 20 shots and six shots on target for the season.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Flekken - Concedes one in loss Flekken had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.
Impact Flekken managed one save but could not keep the doors shut, as conceding just one goal was enough to see his side on the losing end. Flekken is now up to a total of 14 saves and six goals conceded through five games this season. Up next for Brentford is a meeting with Everton.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rico Henry - Knee injury confirmed Henry had to come off during the first half of Saturday's match with a knee injury that has now been confirmed my manager Thomas Frank. "I don't know how bad it is" he said per Jay...
Impact Henry's timetable of return is yet to be determined, however it is confirmed that it is his knee that is injured and will be set for scans to find out the severity of the injury. Mads Roerslev will prepare to be the next player up to replace him if he is set for a longer absence.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Newcastle United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 9/16/2023
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wilson penalty gets Newcastle back to winning ways with 1-0 victory against Brentford
Callum Wilson struck from the penalty spot as Newcastle beat Brentford 1-0 in the Premier LeagueSEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rico Henry - Injures knee against Newcastle Henry suffered a knee injury in Saturday's match against Newcastle and was forced off in the first half.
Impact Henry took a knock to his knee in the first half Saturday and while he tried to play on it, he couldn't continue. He'll need a scan in the coming week, though it seemed more severe than a one-week injury when he went down. Mads Roerslev is most likely to benefit unless Thomas Frank opts to go elsewhere for his right-back.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Not playing against Newcastle Damsgaard (groin) is not on the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle.
Impact Damsgaard was expected to be a game-time call due to a groin issue, but it seems he didn't pass the final fitness test. His next chance to play will come against Everton next Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mikkel Damsgaard - Could feature against Newcastle Damsgaard (groin) might be an option to play Saturday against Newcastle United, manager Thomas Frank told the club's official website Thursday. "Damsgaard looks better and we will...
Impact Damsgaard has missed the previous two league matches due to a groin injury and couldn't represent Denmark in their matches during the international break, but he made progress in his recovery during the last two weeks and might have a shot at playing. He has two appearances off the bench this season but only has one shot on target across 52 combined minutes.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mikkel Damsgaard - Pictured in training Damsgaard (groin) was pictured in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle.
Impact Damsgaard has missed the last two matches with a groin injury, but it looks like he's feeling better and should be an option to play out of the break. While he isn't getting the minutes he would like, they should come eventually as the matches ramp up. For now, he's often the first midfielder off the bench and can be used in the front three when needed, as well.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vitaly Janelt - Two shots Saturday Janelt had two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Janelt has started all four matches to open the Premier League but has failed to fill the stat sheet as he did in 2022-23. The midfielder offers something on both sides of the ball, but doesn't have the creativity of Mathias Jensen or the defensive capability of Christian Norgaard. Janelt will continue to see big minutes but might not fill too many categories in those minutes.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
