Brentford Team News Page 29 - Soccer

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

Keane Lewis-Potter - Suffers calf injury Lewis-Potter is not in the match day squad to face Manchester United on Saturday due to a calf injury.

Impact Lewis-Potter misses out on Saturday's match after suffering the injury in the buildup. The attacker had started back-to-back matches for Brentford with Mads Roerslev entering the starting XI in his absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Out with illness Flekken is not in the match day squad to face Manchester United on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Flekken misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. Thomas Strakosha will make his season debut for Brentford in goal in Flekken's absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Progressing in recovery Mee (strain) won't be available against Manchester United on Saturday but is making strides. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "He has a muscle injury. He's progressing fine and...

Impact Mee will have the upcoming international break to get back to 100 percent, though he is far from a lock to play against Burnley on Oct. 21. Injuries have plagued the defender this season, missing five of the club's seven contests to open the campaign. When healthy, the center-back managed five tackles (five won), four clearances and one cross (inaccurate).

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Busy in draw Ajer shot once and went 89 minutes during Sunday's one-all draw with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ajer got the start for his first match back from an undisclosed issue and also played 89 minutes. The defender also took over at right-back, moving Mads Roerslev to the bench during Sunday's clash.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toney to return for Brentford in behind-closed-doors friendly Ivan Toney is due to play for Brentford in a behind-closed-doors game on Tuesday afternoon. Toney received an eight-month ban from playing f...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brentford must be patient with Flekken - just as they were with Raya The Dutch goalkeeper has not had a perfect start to life in west London, but he has shown flashes of quality and deserves the club's faith

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Impressive off bench Mads Roerslev had six crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Mads Roerslev only got the chance to play during the extra time Sunday and launched six crosses in a short period of time. This could land him back in the starting XI, after featuring in the lineup against Everton on Sep 23.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Assists in draw Jensen assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Jensen has been on fire form of late, totaling two goals with an assist in the last four matches. He's also generated nine tackles, created seven chances while also launching 14 crosses (five accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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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