Brentford Team News Page 39 - Soccer

Bryan Mbeumo - Constant wing threat Mbeumo recorded two shots (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Mbeumo was an absolute menace for the opposing defense despite not cracking the scoresheet. His runs in the final third and his crossing ability kept the defenders honest and generated plays for his teammates. Mbeumo only has one goal in his last 13 Premier League appearances, however, and that limits his upside for the final rounds of the season.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Scores game-winning goal Josh Dasilva scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dasilva was the unsung hero for the Bees in this game, as he notched the game-winning strike in stoppage time with an effort from a tight angle, although he also received some help from Keylor Navas. This was his first goal since Dec. 30, and as a player who doesn't start regularly, his upside is limited in most formats.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Credited with assist Onyeka assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Onyeka was credited with an assist in Josh Dasilva's goal late in the second half, but he simply set up the play, as the former Arsenal prospect was full responsible for the strike. Onyeka is a bruising defensive midfielder, and as such, he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside even if he has assists and shots from time to time.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Scores free kick vs Forest Toney scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Toney is known for his effectiveness when taking penalties, but it seems he's now added free kick into the mix as well -- something that should boost his fantasy upside even more. The star striker is among the top scorers in the Premier League with 20 goals this season.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Concedes once against Forest David Raya had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact There wasn't much Raya could've done to stop Nottingham's goal, as it was a shot from very close range. The goalkeeper has been reliable most of the time, however, but he's in line for a tough end of the season with games against Liverpool, West Ham United, Tottenham and Manchester City on the horizon.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney gets Brentford level v. Nottingham Forest | Premier League

APRIL 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Thomas Strakosha - Nearing return to training Strakosha (undisclosed) will miss out against Nottingham Forest on Saturday but is nearing a return to training. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "[Strakosha] will also be out...

Impact Strakosha has yet to feature for the club in Premier League action this season with his lone two appearances for the squad coming in the FA Cup and EFL Cup competitions. As such, even with his potential return, Strakosha shouldn't be expected to supplant David Raya as the first-choice keeper.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Not ready for senior-team appearance Ajer (calf) suited up for the Brentford B team Thursday but won't be ready to rejoin the squad for Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "No...

Impact Ajer hasn't played for the senior squad in Premier League action since Feb. 11 against Arsenal. Prior to his absence, Ajer had been an unused substitute in three consecutive contests and may struggle to break into the starting XI even once cleared to return to the pitch.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Set to miss out Saturday Norgaard (Achilles) won't be available versus Nottingham Forest on Saturday and could be in danger of missing the rest of the season. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "The late...

Impact Norgaard will be on the shelf for the second straight contest due to his Achilles problem. At this point, the midfielder's 2022-23 season should be considered questionable at best based on the manager's comments. Still, if Norgaard does return, he figures to be a near-lock for the starting XI considering he has featured in 21 of his 22 appearances this season.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Playing with reserve team Ajer (calf) is starting in a Brentford B match against Fulham on Thursday.

Impact Ajer has been out since mid-March with a calf strain, but he is set to mark his return to action with Brentford's reserve team on Thursday as he continues to work his way back up to fitness.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Double digit clearances Pinnock took an off target shot, made an interception, a tackle and ten clearances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Pinnock helped Brentford keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back line on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the eighth in 25 appearances for the center back while his ten clearances upped his season total to a league-leading 190.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Four saves in clean sheet Raya kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Raya helped Brentford claim all three points by shutting out Chelsea on Wednesday. The clean sheet was the tenth in 33 league starts for the keeper while his four saves upped his season total to a Premier League leading 136.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Scores as substitute Mbeumo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Mbeumo entered the match in the 62nd minute and scored Brentford's second goal in the 78th. The goal was the sixth in 33 appearances for the attacker as Mbeumo is second on the club in goals, assists and crosses through Wednesday's match.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shandon Baptiste - First assist of season Baptiste had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Baptiste entered the match in the 62nd minute and set up Bryan Mbeumo in the 78th for Brentford's second goal. The assist was the first in 18 appearances for the midfielder as he's played just 536 minutes primarily as a substitute.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo doubles Brentford edge over Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Cesar Azpilicueta OG puts Brentford ahead of Chelsea | Premier League

APRIL 26, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kristoffer Ajer - Back to training with squad Ajer (calf) is back to training with the team Tuesday, but will not be available for Wednesday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Ajer has been making good progress in his return to the team, participating in full training Tuesday. The team do not want to rush his return, therefore he will skip Wednesday's match, but could see himself available as soon as Saturday against Nottingham Forest. Aaron Hickey has been starting at right back in his absence.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Not available Wednesday Norgaard (leg) will not make the trip with the team for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, confirmed manager Thomas Frank. "Christian will not be available. He's got some issues wi...

Impact Norgaard had to be brought off at halftime with an Achillies injury, and will likely miss a few more matches with the status of his return unclear. After making 17 starts in a row, his absence will cause changes to the midfield, with Vitaly Janelt and Mikkel Damsgaard the expected starters alongside Mathias Jensen.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Takes shot in draw Henry took a shot and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Henry put in another solid shift at left-back Saturday and he's now started 31 of Brentford's 32 matches in the Premier League this season, posting two assists and seven clean sheets.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Starts in draw vs. Villa Janelt made an interception and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Janelt returned to Brentford's starting XI for the first time in over a month on Saturday after recovering from a knee injury and getting some time with the reserve team last week to build his fitness back up. This was his 18th start of the Premier League season in midfield.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Schade - Takes three shots in draw Schade took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. He also made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Schade had arguably his best game in a Brentford shirt Saturday since his January loan move from Freiburg, but he just wasn't able to get on the scoresheet for a would-be winning goal against Villa. Schade has now started three consecutive Premier League games ahead of Yoane Wissa on the left wing.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Concedes goal to Villa Raya made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.

Impact Raya will be disappointed to have been beaten by a late Douglas Luiz strike to deny a clean sheet and peg his side back for a draw on Saturday. Raya has now kept just one clean sheet across his last 11 Premier League games, and Brentford have just two wins in that span. He'll want to do better next week against Chelsea, which have scored just 30 goals in 31 matches this season.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Records assist against Villa Mbeumo created four chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. He also took three shots (one on target) and made a clearance and an interception in the...

Impact Mbeumo set up an Ivan Toney strike Saturday with a cross for his sixth assist of the season, which now trails his mark from 2021/22 by just one. He has started 31 of Brentford's 32 matches in this campaign either from the right wing or in a front-two.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Scores goal against Villa Toney took three shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. He also created three chances in the match.

Impact Toney opened the scoring Saturday by tapping in a cross from Bryan Mbeumo for his 19th goal of the season, which trails only Erling Haaland (32) and Harry Kane (24) in the Premier League. Toney is on a strange streak of scoring in every other game he plays in dating back to the start of February, and he's averaging 3.3 shots per match in that span.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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