Impact Strakosha is back in the squad Monday for the first time since suffering an ankle ligament injury during training in October, and he returns to the bench as the backup to David Raya in goal.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
BRENTFORD 4-1-4 · 9TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
4-1-4 · 9TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Next Match vs Fulham (A) · Mon 8:00PM
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Thomas Strakosha - On bench against Liverpool Strakosha (ankle) is in Brentford's match day squad for Monday's clash against Liverpool.
Ivan Toney - Out against Liverpool Toney (strain) is not in Brentford's match day squad for Monday's clash against Liverpool.
Impact Toney was almost surprisingly in contention for Monday's game just a few days after having to be stretchered off the pitch against West Ham last week, but he's not quite fit enough to be involved in the end. Yoane Wissa takes his place alongside Bryan Mbeumo in the front two against Liverpool, but Toney will likely be ready to play again by the Bournemouth match on Jan. 14.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Liverpool gets Brentford test; Marseille in action
Liverpool plays at midtable Brentford in the only Premier League game on MondayJANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toney injury 'not significant', could be fit for Liverpool clash Ivan Toney’s knee injury is not “significant” and the striker is in contention for Brentford’s Premier League game against Liverpool on Mond...
JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mads Bech Sorensen - Returns from loan early Sorensen has returned to Brentford after ending his loan spell with Nice early.
Impact Sorensen returns to Brentford after not appearing in a single Ligue 1 match for Nice. The defender is unlikely to feature for Brentford either as he'll fade into a backup role with his parent club.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney - In contention to face Liverpool Toney is in contention to play against Liverpool on Monday after picking up a muscle injury against West Ham on Friday.
Impact This is good news for Toney and Brentford as the forward had to be stretchered off during Friday's win. The issue is not with his knee as originally thought, but with a muscle, though manager Thomas Frank deemed the issue as "not significant".
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Mbeumo - Limited impact Friday Mbeumo registered one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 victory versus West Ham United.
Impact Mbeumo couldn't find the back of the net and was unable to create a big impact on the wing, as West Ham managed to annul him rather easily. The Cameroon international should remain a regular name in Brentford's lineup going forward, and he should remain in the starting lineup ahead of the Jan. 2 matchup against Liverpool despite the fact that he has gone three straight league games without a goal or assist.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zanka - Active defensvively in win Zanka had five tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Friday's 2-0 win versus West Ham United.
Impact Zanka was one of Brentford's best players in this road win, as West Ham were constantly attacking and putting the ball forward, but the defender was often ready to clear it away. Zanka won't have an easier matchup in the upcoming game, however, with the Bees set to host Liverpool on Jan. 2.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Pelenda Da Silva - Scores with lone shot Josh Dasilva scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 2-0 win over West Ham United.
Impact Dasilva found himself with acres of space following a long pass and coolly slotted the ball past Lukasz Fabianski to give the Bees a two-goal lead late in the first half. The former Arsenal prospect has rotated between the starting lineup and the bench, but he's been playing better of late with one goal and one assist across his last three league contests.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Raya - Keeps clean sheet Friday David Raya recorded five saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 2-0 win against West Ham United.
Impact Raya responded every time Brentford needed him, and the Spain international recorded a clean sheet for the first time since a scoreless draw against Chelsea in mid-October. Raya won't have an easier matchup next, as the Bees will take on Liverpool on Jan. 2 at home.
DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
West Ham United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/30/2022
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Brentford hands West Ham 5th straight Premier League loss
West Ham slumped to a fifth straight Premier League loss and was booed off the field by the home crowd following a 2-0 defeat to BrentfordDECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
West Ham 0-2 Brentford: Ivan Toney sustains knee injury as Hammers suffer fifth consecutive defeat Free highlights and match report as West Ham suffer fifth consecutive Premier League defeat at the hands of Brentford, who were in cruise co...
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • SKY.COM
Ivan Toney - Scores before leaving with injury Toney (knee) went off on a stretcher during Friday's 2-0 victory over West Ham. Prior to departing, he scored a goal on three shots (one on target) and two chances created. He also...
Impact Toney appeared to sustain the injury during an aerial in stoppage time and looked to be in considerable pain, but manager Thomas Frank sounded cautiously optimistic about the situation. Frank added that, "Hopefully he's good. Happy for the three points and another goal added to his tally. I don't know exactly how he'll be for the game against Liverpool in three days' time, but I've also been in the game long enough to know that we need to assess him [further]." Toney's been having a fantastic EPL campaign, having already reached last year's mark of 12 goals across just 16 matches, so supporters and fantasy managers alike will hope that more good news and a speedy recovery timeline are forthcoming.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Strakosha - Remains sidelined versus Hammers Strakosha (ankle) was left out of the match-day squad for Friday's clash with West Ham United.
Impact Strakosha is back training with the first team but is continuing his long-term recovery from his ankle problem. Even once cleared to play, the keeper will be hard-pressed to unseat David Raya for the starting job and may have to settle for a spot on the bench.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Onyeka - Suffers hamstring injury Onyeka will be unavailable versus West Ham United on Friday after sustaining a hamstring injury. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Frank [Onyeka] won't play - he's got a hamstr...
Impact Onyeka missed the club's mid-week clash with Spurs due to his hamstring problem and will now be sidelined for a second straight contest. The manager didn't provide a timeline for Onyeka's return, so the midfielder should probably be considered a doubt to face Liverpool on Monday given the quick turnaround.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Strakosha - Training with squad Strakosha (ankle) continues to train with the first team ahead of Friday's clash with West Ham United. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Strakosha is getting closer, he was inv...
Impact While Strakosha hasn't been officially cleared to return, he appears to be trending in the right direction. Even once fit to play, Strakosha will be hard-pressed to unseat David Raya from the starting job, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Shandon Baptiste - Still sidelined Friday Baptiste (groin) remains unavailable against West Ham United on Friday after manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Shandon [Baptiste] is still out with a groin injury."
Impact Baptiste has started just four of his 12 appearances for the club this season, so he will likely be held in reserve even once cleared to return. Still, the midfielder has never been a healthy scratch and should still get some regular minutes off the bench.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Hickey - Won't play Friday Hickey (ankle) will not be ready for Friday's clash with West Ham United. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "They're not ready for selection, unfortunately. Hickey is getting cl...
Impact The fact that Hickey has yet to get back onto the training pitch raises doubts about his availability versus Liverpool on Monday as well, though he hasn't been officially ruled out. The right-back hasn't featured since Oct. 8 versus Newcastle United, a stretch of seven matches on the shelf.
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kristoffer Ajer - Training but not ready to return Ajer (knee) has resumed first-team training but won't be ready versus West Ham United on Friday. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "They're not ready for selection, unfortunatel...
Impact Ajer will be sidelined for his fourth straight match due to his lingering knee problem but with his return to training could be back sooner rather than later. In limited action this season, Ajer has started all six of his appearances for the club in which he has recorded nine tackles (seven won), nine clearances and four crosses (inaccurate).
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Creates single chance Roerslev created one chance on one cross during Monday's two-all draw with Tottenham.
Impact Roerslev was busy at right wing-back once more, and has seemingly earned the starting role on the right side of the defense. The defender has started five of the last six matches, and has created five chances in that span.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ivan Toney's 'wow' performances could get Brentford a top-half finish A draw against Spurs was frustrating for Brentford, but a draw against a top-four side after beating Man City should give optimism
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ivan Toney betting allegations: Details of alleged FA rules breaches and possible ban for Brentford striker Ivan Toney of Brentford has been accused of breaking rules regarding betting. Here is what we know so far and the possible punishment that t...
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Brentford v. Tottenham Hotspur | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/26/2022
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Kane scores, Tottenham rallies for 2-2 draw with Brentford
Harry Kane returned to the Premier League and scored a goal to help Tottenham come back from a two-goal deficit in a 2-2 draw with BrentfordDECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
