Brentford Team News Page 69 - Soccer

Yoane Wissa - Tests positive for COVID-19 Wissa tested positive for COVID-19 last week and could be available again Wednesday at Manchester City, reports Jay Harris of The Athletic.

Impact Wissa would've gotten minutes and possibly a start Saturday, so his absence was unfortunate. He has just three league starts this season, but he's at least been coming off the bench in every match over the last three months.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Onyeka - Back with Brentford Onyeka (AFCON) stayed on the bench in Saturday's FA Cup loss.

Impact Onyeka is again an option for Brentford, but his playing time could be limited going forward despite getting two starts before leaving. When everyone is healthy, he's been on the bench and the recent return of Josh Dasilva could limit Onyeka's minutes even more.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Starts FA Cup loss Henry (head) started and went 83 minutes in Saturday's FA Cup loss.

Impact Henry was back from a head injury suffered just before the break, though that didn't change Brentford's luck. Assuming he's fully fit again, he should be ready for full 90s going forward, which was the case a good portion of the first half of the season. In 18 starts (19 appearances), he has two goals, seven shots and 40 crosses, somewhat dour numbers for a wing-back.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Back with senior team Dasilva (hip) played 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's FA Cup match, his first appearance with the senior team in almost a year.

Impact Dasilva is again an option for Brentford and is expected to find time somewhere on the pitch. Prior to this injury, he was a regular, starting 26 matches to open the Championship campaign, totaling five goals and four assists. It's unknown where he'll fit in the squad, but he could eventually take the spot of Vitaly Janelt.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Returns in Cup loss Raya (knee) started and made one save in Saturday's 4-1 FA Cup loss against Everton.

Impact Raya was back in the team Saturday, the first time since October, but that didn't help the defense away from home. This back line has had massive troubles on the road this season and it's not going to get better with a trip to Manchester next up in league play.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Frank Lampard: Everton's new manager confident he can harness 'huge talent' in his squad Frank Lampard was appointed by Everton as Rafael Benitezs successor on Monday; former Chelsea boss has signed Dele Alli and Donny van de Bee...

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • SKY.COM

Zanka - Trending in right direction Zanka (hamstring) is still trending in the right direction to return, though he isn't quite there yet, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Zanka isn't quite ready to make a full return, but he's continuing to trend the right direction as he recovers from a hamstring injury. The defender isn't likely to be a major part of the starting XI, so even when healthy he remains a largely fringe fantasy option.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Back in full training Henry trained fully all week and is fine and available for selection for Brentford's FA Cup clash with Everton, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Henry was forced off with a head injury before the international break, though that was relatively minor, as expected. The international break proved to be enough for Henry to be a full go when the Premier League resumes, Wednesday, away to Manchester City.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Eriksen - Set to train Monday Eriksen will arrive to Brentford on Sunday and begin training Monday, according to manager Thomas Frank. "It is more or less impossible for me to say when he will be available."

Impact It's hard to see Eriksen being an option Wednesday after only a couple days of training. He hasn't played at a top league since last campaign and while he's been training in different places, it's unknown where his fitness level is given that lack of pitch time.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Fine after head injury Jensen (head) started and went the entire way in Tuesday's friendly against Aston Villa.

Impact Jensen took a nasty blow to the head just before the international break, but it looks like he's recovered and playing again. He's struggled to make full 90s, but if he can get some fitness and form going, he can be a vital fantasy option, though the addition of Christian Eriksen could change his dominant role on set pieces.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Continues to gain fitness Dasilva (hip) started and played 63 minutes in Tuesday's friendly against Aston Villa.

Impact Dasilva has played a couple matches with the U23s and now he's getting action in a friendly with the senior team. While he may not be fully fit, he should be an option off the bench in coming matches after missing the last year with a hip injury.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Raya - Features in friendly Raya (knee) started and went 63 minutes in Tuesday's friendly against Aston Villa.

Impact It's a positive update on Raya, who has been training for a few weeks now. He hasn't played since October, but given an appearance over the international break, all signs point to him being available in the coming week. The question is if he'll immediately start over Jonas Lossl or not.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

JANUARY 22, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Drone causes brief suspension of play in EPL match

Play was suspended for nearly 20 minutes in the first half of a Premier League match between Brentford and Wolverhampton because a drone was hovering above the field

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonas Lossl - No saves in loss Lossl made no saves or clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolves.

Impact Lossl continued to find some time in the starting XI over Alvaro Fernandez, and it continued to be a disappointing return for the keeper. He conceded three times against Manchester United, making only one save, and now conceded twice with no saves against Wolves. Simply put if he doesn't improve quickly he will be straight back on the bench.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Wins eight duels Ajer won eight duels and made two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Wolves.

Impact Ajer did well behind the ball consistently shutting Wolves down and making some smooth tackles. The defender isn't much of a fantasy play as a center-back, but does tend to get consistent minutes when healthy. Ajer is just returning from a hamstring injury but looked good playing the full 90.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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