Brentford Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Mathias Jensen - Starts against Sheffield Jensen started and played 66 minutes in Tuesday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty win over Sheffield.

Impact Jensen returned to play Tuesday after slight scares of a calf injury, with the midfielder starting and playing 66 minutes Wednesday. This is great news for the player, as this does clear him of his injuries after missing five matches. He will now look to continue in the starting XI, starting in three of his eight appearances this campaign.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarterfinals

Premier League teams Brentford and Southampton have both squeezed past second-tier opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kristoffer Ajer - Eyeing return against Fulham Ajer (foot) is expected to be fit for Monday's match against Fulham, according to manager Thomas Frank, per Will Castle of Ealing Times. "It is a minor foot injury. We maybe could...

Impact Ajer will miss one more match due to his foot issues but is expected to return soon, as he will eye a return in their next league match against Fulham. This is great news, as he is a crucial player for the team, having yet to miss a start until his injury. When he does return, he should be expected to assume his spot back in the starting XI immediately.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev - Assists 96th minute winner Mads Roerslev assisted once to go with five crosses (two accurate) and five chances created in Saturday's 4-3 win versus Ipswich Town.

Impact Roerslev contributed his first goal of the season, playing the ball to Bryan Mbeumo, who found the back of the net from distance in the 96th minute of the game. Having only created on chance before this game, he then went on to create five chances in this game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa - Scores in first start since injury Wissa scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town.

Impact Wissa scored in his first start since returning from injury. The striker has four goals and one assist in his five starts this season. It was his second-highest number of shots this season and the first time he has attempted three or more shots on target this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Two goals including late winner Mbeumo scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 win over Ipswich Town.

Impact Mbeumo scored two goals, his second brace of the season, bringing his goalscoring total to eight in nine games. His first goal came from the penalty spot in the 51st minute to take his team into the lead for the first time in the game; his second was the winner. This goal in the 96th minute was an attempted cross which was misjudged by the keeper, who felt it was going to be turned into the back of the net. This was the third game he has attempted four shots this season, and it is his third with three shots on target.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Two saves but three goals conceded Flekken recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Ipswich Town.

Impact Flekken conceded three goals for the third time this season as he still waits for his first clean sheet of the season. Off the back of a game with nine saves, he only managed two against Ipswich, his joint lowest of the season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Bryan Mbeumo's brace makes it 4-3 for Brentford against Ipswich Town | Premier League

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Bryan Mbeumo buries penalty to give Brentford 3-2 lead v. Ipswich Town | Premier League

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Yoane Wissa's effort goes in off Harry Clarke to make it 2-2 | Premier League

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Yoane Wissa pulls one back for Brentford against Ipswich Town | Premier League

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Kristoffer Ajer - Out with foot injury Ajer is not in the squad to face Ipswich on Saturday due to a foot injury.

Impact Ajer misses out on short notice with Mads Roerslev entering the starting XI in his absence. The injury was deemed minor by manager Thomas Frank with Ajer likely to return in time to face Fulham next week.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Gustavo Nunes - Running individually Nunes (back) is running individually, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Both of them are running around on the pitch, but not with the team. That's positive."

Impact Nunes is working individually, running and keeping his fitness up. His back injury was deemed a serious one earlier in October, and he remains some way from full fitness. The winger is more likely to return after the November international break as he continues to work towards full fitness.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Thiago - Running individually Thiago (knee) is working in individual running, according to manager Thomas Frank."Both of them are running around on the pitch, but not with the team. That's positive."

Impact Thiago suffered a knee injury that derailed the start to his time in Brentford. He's not back with the team yet, but he is back running individually, a good step in his recovery and a good sign for his fitness moving forward.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Nearing return Henry (knee) is nearing a return, but is out for Saturday's clash with Ipswich, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Rico is getting closer, but not close enough [for Ipswich],"

Impact Henry is working back from a knee injury, but is still out for Saturday's match. He played in an in-house friendly during the international break and is pushing his fitness up slowly. There's still some hope Henry will be back before the November international break.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Set to return Jensen (calf) is set to return for Saturday's clash with Ipswich, per manager Thomas Frank. "He will be involved in the squad, which is very positive,"

Impact Jensen was always targeting a return against Ipswich, and nothing has changed with that timeline. The midfielder trained throughout the week and is recovering well. He's now back to full fitness and should be in contention for the start against Ipswich.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 21 • SKY.COM

Mikkel Damsgaard - Assists from corner Damsgaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Manchester United.

Impact Damsgaard curled in the corner that led to the Brentford opening goal Saturday in their 2-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United. The assist marks the midfielder's third over his last two appearances. Damsgaard began the season as a substitute for Brentford's initial two matches but has now started in six successive as Mathias Jensen continues to recover from a calf injury. Damsgaard's three goal contributions are his most in a single season since he scored twice and supplied four assists in Serie A over the 2020/2021 campaign with Sampdoria.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Scores header in loss Pinnock scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Manchester United.

Impact Pinnock found the back of the net Saturday for the second consecutive Premier League match, heading home a corner late in the first half to open the scoring of their 2-1 loss to Manchester United. In addition to his goal, Pinnock was stalwart in defense, recording four tackles (two won), eight clearances, two interceptions and one block. The long-serving Brentford defender's career-high for goals in a season is three, which he set over 30 starting appearances with the Bees during the 2022/2023 season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Racks up nine saves Flekken registered nine saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

Impact Flekken was kept busy Saturday, facing 11 shots and making a season-high nine saves as Brentford fell 2 - 1 to Manchester United. Brentford's first-choice keeper has yet to record a clean sheet this season through eight starting appearances. However, he does lead the Premier League with 42 saves. Flekken and Brentford will face a softer test Saturday when they host Ipswich Town who have scored just six goals through their first eight matches.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Flekken - Racks up nine saves Flekken registered nine saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock heads Brentford 1-0 in front of Manchester United | Premier League

OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE

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