Brentford Team News Page 53 - Soccer

Aaron Hickey - Out against Brighton Hickey is not in the squad for Friday's match against Brighton because of an ankle injury suffered in training.

Impact It's a surprise absence for Hickey, who started and went 84 minutes in last weekend's match at Newcastle. Kristoffer Ajer is starting at right-back in his place, albeit in a 4-3-3 formation, which sees Yoanne Wissa return to the XI. Hickey had started all but one match this season prior to Friday's absence.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strakosha suffers ankle ligament injury after saving penalty from Ajer Brentford goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha has suffered an ankle ligament injury in training after saving a penalty from Kristoffer Ajer. The 27...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thomas Strakosha - Out with ankle injury Strakosha is expected to miss two weeks with an ankle ligament injury he suffered in training, manager Thomas Frank announced in Thursday's press conference.

Impact Strakosha has been limited to just one appearance in the Carabao Cup so far since joining Brentford in the summer, and he'll now miss at least the next two games with this ankle injury. Matthew Cox should replace him as David Raya's backup in goal until he can return.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Making progress with recovery Norgaard (achilles) is running on grass and is continuing on track with his rehabilitation. "We're quite confident he'll be back by November time," manager Thomas Frank said in a p...

Impact Norgaard opted not to have surgery after suffering an achilles injury in late August, and he's still expected to be able to return to action around November.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keane Lewis-Potter - Available for Friday Lewis-Potter (ankle) is fit and available for selection in Friday's clash against Brighton, according to manager Thomas Frank said in Thursday's press conference.

Impact Lewis-Potter has missed Brentford's last three Premier League games since picking up an ankle injury in mid-September, but he has returned to fitness and could play against Brighton. "I just need to decide if he'll be in the squad or not," Frank said Thursday. Lewis-Potter had started two consecutive games on the left wing right before he got injured.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle United v. Brentford | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 10/8/2022

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Own goal caps nightmare day for Ethan Pinnock, Brentford | Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Newcastle rises to 5th in EPL with 5-1 rout of Brentford

Bruno Guimaraes has scored a brace and Newcastle has moved up to fifth in the English Premier League after beating Brentford 5-1

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Almiron catches Brentford napping for easy goal | Premier League

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Bryan Mbeumo - Goal negated in loss Mbeumo had two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 loss versus Newcastle United.

Impact Mbeumo had a 10th minute goal overturned by VAR. Otherwise, his two shots were a team-high for a Brentford squad that failed to generate much on the attack. He was replaced for a fresh set of legs in Yoane Wissa during the 63rd minute.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Five conceded in loss Raya grabbed two saves (five goals conceded) during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Newcastle thoroughly outclassed Brentford from whistle-to-whistle in this contest, and the score sheet demonstrates the gulf in quality. Raya and his back line struggled to communicate throughout much of Saturday's match, and this miscommunication was underscored by a 90th minute own-goal from Ethan Pinnock. The keeper's next opportunity to bounce back in league play comes Friday against Brighton.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Disastrous outing in defeat Pinnock made five clearances, two interceptions and was charged with an own goal in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Pinnock was directly responsible for two of Newcastle's goals here, as a poor pass also led to an 82nd minute goal for Miguel Almiron. In any event, it was truly an afternoon to forget for the central defender who was back in the lineup for the first time this season due to injury. It remains to be seen whether Brentford will make any tactical changes along the back line following Saturday's thrashing.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Scores from spot at Newcastle Toney scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Toney was largely contained Saturday but found the score sheet via the penalty spot in the 54th minute. The composed strike briefly pulled his Brentford side within one, but Newcastle were able to answer just two minutes later. Toney is an elite PK option and has logged six goals to go with two assists in nine league starts.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Starting in back three setup Pinnock is fit and in the starting XI to face Newcastle on Saturday.

Impact Pinnock returns from a knee injury that has kept him out the entire season. The defender starts in a back three setup for Brentford on Saturday.

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Saint-Maximin has 'chance' of making Newcastle squad for Brentford Allan Saint-Maximin has “a chance” of returning against Brentford on Saturday, with Joelinton available to play in midfield for Newcastle Un...

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sergi Canos: Impressing Luis Enrique, Ivan Toney for England, cardiac health & more Sergi Canos talks to 90min about Brentford’s Heart of West London partnership, impressing Spain boss Luis Enrique, Ivan Toney and more.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Keane Lewis-Potter - Out for Newcastle trip Lewis-Potter (ankle) will miss Saturday's trip to Newcastle United as he has yet to return to training, manager Thomas Frank told the media Thursday. "He's not training with the sq...

Impact Lewis-Potter is reportedly able to run but has little chance of getting selected if he's unable to train with his teammates. With just two starts made in five appearances, Lewis-Potter is still solidifying his place in the starting lineup and Mikkel Damsgaard could make another appearance on the left wing while Lewis-Potter finishes his recovery.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Hopes to return before November Norgaard (Achilles) might return before November, according to manager Thomas Frank via Jay Harris of The Athletic.

Impact Norgaard missed all of September due to his Achilles injury and will likely be out for most of October at the least, though there's now some hope he'll return in an EPL match before 2023. This won't leave him much time to play before the World Cup break and until he's back, Shandon Baptiste, Vitaly Janelt and Mathias Jensen should continue as the starting options in midfield.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Available against Newcastle Pinnock (knee) is fit and available for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Pinnock is available, but it's hard to see him starting Saturday given that Frank mentioned the defender still had a lack of sharpness. He hasn't seen the pitch since suffering a knee injury back in April and will likely need a bench appearance or two before thrown into the starting XI. It's more likely Kristoffer Ajer or Zanka will start at Newcastle.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Working up fitness Canos has yet to feature this season as he continues to work up his fitness following a hamstring injury.

Impact Even if healthy, there's a chance Canos doesn't have much of a role for Brentford as it is, but he at least gives them some depth. No matter, he's been in and out of the squad for a couple weeks and will likely need a few appearances off the bench before he can be considered to start.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Jansson - Out with hamstring injury Jansson will miss Saturday's trip to Newcastle with a hamstring injury suffered last match, according to manager Thomas Frank. "We don't know how long it'll be, but he'll be out fo...

Impact It's a tough injury for Jansson and one that could keep him out multiple weeks. There's a slight chance Ethan Pinnock is thrown to the wolves in his first match of the season or someone like Kristoffer Ajer starts at center-back instead of Zanka. No matter, Frank will have to change who is playing next to Ben Mee on the back line.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Mee - Strong defensive performance in draw Mee fired a shot on target and delivered four clearances, two blocked shots, an interception and three tackles in Saturday's goalless draw with Bournemouth.

Impact Mee was the star of Brentford's defensive line against Bournemouth on Saturday. At 2.4 clearances per game he has the second best statistics in the EPL. From eight appearances (all starts) he has scored a goal and delivered two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Contributed six crosses in draw Jensen contributed six crosses (two accurate), a clearance, an interception and four tackles in Saturday's scoreless draw against Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Jensen was active down Brentford's left flank on Saturday controlling much of what came out of his team's midfield. He has not been as effective as might be expected in this EPL campaign. It's been five games since his last assist and six since his last goal. He has made eight appearances (all starts), scored a goal and created two assists.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Two shots on target in draw Damsgaard placed two shots on target, executed two crosses (one accurate), one clearance and a tackle in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Bournemouth. He was subbed after 61 for Joshua Das...

Impact Damsgaard was one of Brentford's more dangerous players on Saturday, shooting and setting up opportunities for his teammates. His early shot in the game was one of Brentford's best scoring chances. The Danish midfielder has just joined Brentford in August from Sampdoria but he looks like a player that will establish himself to be an active fantasy scorer in defensive moves, assists and goals. From five appearances he has made one start.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Six shots in scoreless draw Toney took six shots (one on-target), one cross, a clearance and blocked a shot in Saturday's scoreless draw with Bournemouth. He also received a yellow card.

Impact Toney was dangerous on the ball and unlucky not to score from a number of his shots at goal in Saturday's encounter with Bournemouth. He made an impressive header to save a shot on target from Jefferson Lerma. Even though he has scored five goals and made two assists he struggles to consistently deliver fantasy scoring that would make him a natural second tier striker pick under the best in the league. He has a good chance to improve his goal/assist tally in Brentford's next against Newcastle who have only produced one clean sheet in their last six EPL games. He has made eight appearances (all starts).

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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