Brentford Team News Page 54 - Soccer

David Raya - Busy in wide loss Raya made seven saves (four goals conceded) and one clearance in Sunday's 4-0 defeat versus Aston Villa.

Impact Raya did what he could to keep the score respectable in this one, but his seven saves weren't nearly enough on an afternoon his opponents managed to fire off 19 total shots. Brentford's next opponent is Wolves, who have struggled to score regularly of late, so that could be a nice opportunity to get back on track.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Contained in defeat Toney took one shot (zero on target) and sent in two crosses (zero accurate) during Sunday's 4-0 defeat to Aston Villa. He also won two tackles.

Impact This was the second straight match Toney was held off the score sheet, and Brentford just failed to generate much offense Sunday against a stout Villa back line. Accordingly, the star striker still sits at eight goals in 12 starts on the league season. Up next is a home date Saturday with a Wolves squad that just conceded four to Leicester.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Toney - Takes four shots against Chelsea Toney took four shots (three on target) in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Toney remained active up front versus Chelsea but he wasn't able to net a ninth goal of the season on Wednesday. His eight scores are still good enough for third in the Golden Boot race so far -- behind only Erling Haaland (15) and Harry Kane (nine) -- and he'll be looking for more Sunday against Aston Villa, which have conceded 13 times in 10 Premier League matches.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Takes two shots in draw Mbeumo took two shots on target and created a chance in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Mbeumo continued his streak of having taken at least one shot in every match this season, but he couldn't find the breakthrough for a would-be winner into Chelsea's goal on Wednesday. He has still started and played at least an hour in all 11 of Brentford's matches either on the right wing or alongside Ivan Toney in a front-two.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Keeps clean sheet against Chelsea Raya made five saves and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Chelsea.

Impact Raya has been excellent recently, keeping two clean sheets and saving 12 shots in his last two games. He'll want to extend that form through Sunday's clash against Aston Villa, which have scored just seven goals in 10 Premier League matches.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford vs. Chelsea time, TV channel, live stream, lineups, and betting odds for Premier League match Chelsea visit Brentford for a midweek Premier League tilt, looking to move further up the English top flight table and continue challenging...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hickey and Jansson ruled out until after the World Cup Thomas Frank has confirmed that Aaron Hickey and captain Pontus Jansson will be out of action until after the World Cup. Hickey suffered the...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thomas Strakosha - Still out Strakosha "is out for a longer period with that ankle injury," according to manager Thomas Frank ahead of Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Strakosha doesn't have nearly as much to offer as the backup goalkeeper but keeping tabs on his status will occur along with other injured players. So long as David Raya stays sharp, there won't be much more to worry about.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pontus Jansson - Might be out through World Cup Jansson is likely to be out through the World Cup due to a hamstring injury, manager Thomas Frank announced ahead of Wednesday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Jansson has already missed a couple of games and should miss around five more before the World Cup break pauses the season in mid-November. As he's only started in six games, the absence of Jansson as captain isn't nearly as impactful as it could be in other moments. Instead, Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock and Kristoffer Ajer should help keep the defense under control.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Hickey - Out until after World Cup Hickey has been ruled out until after the World Cup due to an ankle ligament injury, manager Thomas Frank announced ahead of Wednesday's match against Chelsea. "Unfortunately it's...

Impact Hickey is unlucky to have suffered a long-term injury after appearing in all nine games (eight starts) to open his Premier League career. Kristoffer Ajer is one option to replace Hickey after starting in two of the last four matches at right-back. Of course, this injury may limit Frank from using three center-backs, as Ajer isn't really a player who can be on the wing, something Hickey had done this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Frank enjoying life at Brentford after Brighton victory Brentford overcame Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at the GTech Community Stadium on Friday night with Thomas Frank saying the “sky is the limit”...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toney pushes England case in Brentford win over Brighton

Striker Ivan Toney has sent a World Cup message to England boss Gareth Southgate by firing Brentford to a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Toney doubles Brentford advantage over Brighton | Premier League

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Brentford 2-0 Brighton: Ivan Toney scores twice as Bees move up to eighth place with first win since August Match report and highlights as Ivan Toney strikes twice to secure Brentford their first Premier League win since August; Roberto De Zerbi is...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

Ivan Toney backheel puts Brentford in front of Brighton | Premier League

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Thomas Frank and Roberto De Zerbi in fiery scuffle! Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi became embroiled in a heated scuffle as tempers boiled over in the firs...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • SKY.COM

Mathias Jensen - Four interceptions in clean sheet Jensen had two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. He also made four interceptions.

Impact Jensen was all over the pitch in this contest and played a key role in the clean sheet victory. His four interceptions were a team-high. He was relieved for rest purposes in the 80th minute by Josh Dasilva with his squad leading 2-0.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Solid defensively in Brighton win Pinnock had two tackles (two won), six clearances and one interception in Friday's 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion. He added one block.

Impact Pinnock bounced back nicely from a disappointing performance during last Saturday's 5-1 defeat at Newcastle and was rewarded with a clean sheet for his efforts to boot. His six clearances led all players on the pitch, and his two successful tackles were also a team-high.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Assists in first XI start Onyeka logged one assist on one chance created and added one off-target shot during Friday's 2-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact This was a nice showing for Onyeka, who was in the starting XI after appearing in relief during his squad's last outing. He made the most of the opportunity, delivering a neat assist to Ivan Toney in the 27th minute to help put his team on the board. He was relieved for a fresh set of legs in Shandon Baptiste during the 71st and has now appeared in seven matches this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Shows good effort in win Mbeumo had one shot (zero on target), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Mbeumo was better than his stat line would suggest here, and Brentford supporters will be pleased with the performance regardless. His three crosses were a team-high during a match his squad were heavily out-possessed. He came off in the 80th while leading 2-0 for a more defensive-minded Sergi Canos. Bees were efficient with their touches Friday, and Mbeumo should continue to provide energy out on the wing.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Bounces back versus Brighton Raya made seven saves and two clearances while keeping the sheet clean in Friday's 2-0 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Raya was excellent throughout Friday's match and demonstrated nice resilience following a tough 5-1 defeat last Saturday at Newcastle. His seven saves in this one were a season-high, and the clean sheet was his third of the campaign (10 starts). He's a matchup-dependent option on most weeks. Next up is a tough home tilt with Chelsea.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Nets brace in win Toney scored two goals on two shots, sent in two crosses (one accurate) and created one chance during Friday's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Toney opened the scoring in this one with a clever back-heel during the 27th minute following an assist by Frank Onyeka. The striker then demonstrated his mastery from the 12-yard spot to widen the Brentford advantage to 2-0 during the 64th minute, and he's now eight-for-eight on penalties in EPL competition. Toney is up to eight goals and two assists in 10 starts this season and has been elite for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Toney pushes England case in Brentford win over Brighton