Brentford Team News Page 40 - Soccer

Christian Norgaard - Brought off at half time Norgaard (leg) was brought off at half time for precautionary reasons, manager Thomas Frank told reporters.

Impact Norgaard was brought off with what appeared to be a leg injury though it seems he likely avoided a serious issue. Norgaard has been an absolutely nailed-on starter and barring any sort of major injury figures to be right back in the starting XI for a Wednesday trip to Chelsea.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney grabs late Brentford edge over Aston Villa | Premier League

APRIL 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kristoffer Ajer - Set for return to full training Ajer (calf) is "close to full training" according to manager Thomas Frank but won't be ready to play versus Aston Villa on Saturday, per The Athletic.

Impact With the quick turnaround ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chelsea, Ajer may have to miss at least two more contests before being fully fit to rejoin the match-day squad. Even once cleared to play, Ajer is far from a lock for the starting XI and could find himself watching from the bench.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Working on return Ajer (calf) is back on the grass with recovery work Wednesday.

Impact Ajer is still a few weeks away from returning as he still needs to train fully with the squad before coming back. Before he does that, the defender will need to work on his fitness and strength after missing over three months with his calf injury. He can still return before the season ends, however may not be given many minutes to play after only appearing in nine games for Brentford this campaign.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Getting run with B squad Janelt is starting Tuesday's match with the B squad after coming off the bench the last two games.

Impact Janelt has played 38 minutes with the senior team since returning from injury and now he's getting minutes with th the B squad. He's no longer guaranteed for starts, but he's still making appearances every match in which he's healthy. As the season winds down, he'll compete with Josh Dasilva and Mikkel Damsgaard for starts in the midfield.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Launches six crosses Mbeumo generated six crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton.

Impact Mbeumo ups his average crosses a match to four after recording 24 (one accurate) in the last five games. He is also just 19 crosses away from matching his career-high for a single season.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Five shots on day Toney had five shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Wolverhampton.

Impact Toney came out empty-handed Saturday after failing to record a goal for the loss against Wolverhampton. He is having the best season in the Premier League, totaling 18 goals thus far. This follows six goals in the last 13 games.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Kept busy in loss David Raya had seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Wolverhampton.

Impact David Raya extends his league lead in saves with 131, upping his average a match to 4.2. This also follows 23 saves in the last four games, but has also allowed eight goals in that span. Lack of defensive help has only given him nine clean sheets thus far, far off his career high for a single season. The keeper will have a tough matchup next contest with a visit from Aston Villa on Saturday, who have scored 12 goals in the last five matches. Raya had also allowed four goals against the opponent during their last outing on Oct 23.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - On bench against Wolves Onyeka (hamstring) is in Brentford's match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Onyeka is available Saturday for the first time in exactly one month after recovering from a hamstring injury. He could see some playing time off the bench in midfield against Wolves.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jansson expected to miss the rest of the season Brentford centre-back Pontus Jansson is expected to be out for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury during Saturday’s...

APRIL 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pontus Jansson - Unlikely to return this season Jansson is unlikely to return this season after suffering a hamstring injury last weekend, according to manager Thomas Frank. "It's bad news for us and for Pontus. There's a small...

Impact It's been a mostly lost season for Jansson, who is set to finish with just nine starts from 12 appearances due to injury. He picked up a foot issue early in the season, pulled his hamstring that kept him out the middle of the campaign and now after a month back, suffered another hamstring injury. He remains a team captain and will hope to get back to full health and fitness over the summer. Zanka and Mads Roerslev are two options who could see more time in his absence.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League to hold summer tournament in United States

The Premier League will hold an offseason tournament in the United States this summer featuring six teams.

APRIL 11, 2023

Premier League to hold summer tournament in United States

Mathias Jensen - Sends 11 crosses versus Newcastle Jensen recorded one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (seven accurate), five chances created and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Newcastle United.

Impact Jensen had a good offensive performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder led his side with a season-high 11 crosses, and also led in chances created. He has five goals and five assists in the season so far.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Scores and misses PK in loss Toney scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Toney scored the opener just before halftime, but they couldn't hold the lead and allowed Newcastle the comeback at home. The forward also missed a PK in the 29th minute that could've help them earn the win. He now has 18 goals in the season so far and is the third-best scorer in the Premier League.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Scores own goal in loss David Raya had three saves and allowed two goals, including an an own goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact David Raya had a game to forget, scoring against his own net in the 54th minute -- allowing Newcastle's comeback. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in the last nine starts. He will now look to bounce back at Wolverhampton on Saturday.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Features off bench vs. Newcastle Janelt (knee) subbed in and played the final 10 minutes or so of Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United.

Impact Janelt returned to action Saturday for the first time since suffering a knee injury in mid-March. He has started 17 Premier League matches this season for Brentford, competing with Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard and Josh Dasilva for spots in the midfield.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford v. Newcastle United | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 4/8/2023

APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

David Raya OG gets Newcastle United on level terms v. Brentford | Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Toney, Brentford break through against Newcastle United | Premier League

APRIL 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Chris Waugh: We're underway in west London, where #NUFC are... - The Athletic We're underway in west London, where #NUFC are taking on Brentford & looking to make it five successive Premier League wins. Allan Saint-Max...

APRIL 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Andy Naylor: Good afternoon from North London, where Roberto... - The Athletic Good afternoon from North London, where Roberto De Zerbi reverts back to the team that drew 3-3 at home with Brentford last Saturday for the...

APRIL 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pontus Jansson - Exits with hamstring problem Jansson left Saturday's game against Aston Villa during the first half with a hamstring injury.

Impact The diagnosis hasn't been revealed yet, but Jansson has struggled with hamstring injuries all season long, and it wouldn't be shocking if he's forced into yet another spell on the sidelines.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Still out against Newcastle Onyeka (hamstring) will remain sidelined for the clash against Newcastle United this weekend, Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed Thursday.

Impact Onyeka will miss another match Saturday with what Frank described earlier this week as "a minor, minor injury" to his hamstring. Onyeka has made just two appearances off the bench for Brentford in 2023.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - In contention to play Saturday Janelt (knee) could be available for selection against Newcastle United, according to Brentford manager Thomas Frank on Thursday.

Impact Janelt has been out since mid-March with a knee injury, but he was back in training with Brentford this week and could make his return to the pitch against Newcastle on Saturday. He has scored three goals with one assist in 26 Premier League appearances (17 starts) mostly from midfield this season when fit.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford love taking on the Big Six, so why were they so flat at Manchester United? Brentford have relished delivering bloodied noses to the elite but, at Manchester United, an uncharacteristically timid approach cost them

APRIL 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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