Brentford Team News Page 72 - Soccer

Rico Henry - Forced off early against Wolves Henry was forced off in the 25th minute after clashing heads with teammate Mathias Jensen in Saturday's match against Wolves.

Impact It's been a tough couple months for Henry, who was recently back from injury and hasn't gone more than 49 minutes since early December. Even if it's a concussion, he'll at least get time to recover over the international break and be an option to start next league match.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Exits after blow to head Jensen was forced off in the 25th minute after clashing heads with teammate Rico Henry in Saturday's match against Wolves.

Impact Jensen had a decent start to Saturday's match, but a nasty clash of heads forced him off early. Even if it's a concussion, he'll have a couple weeks to recover over the international break, though he could also return to action for Denmark. In his place, Shandon Baptiste came into the midfield Saturday.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen - Takes five shots in loss Jensen had five shots (three on target), three chances created and four corners in Wednesday's 3-1 loss against Manchester United.

Impact Jensen only made it 67 minutes, but he had a ton of chances Wednesday and was unfortunate not to hit the back of the net. While he won't get this many chances every match, he's still taking the majority of set pieces when on the pitch, giving him a floor whenever in the starting XI.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford v. Manchester United ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/19/2022

JANUARY 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ivan Toney gets Brentford on the board v. Manchester United ' Premier League

JANUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Man Utd second-half show sinks Brentford FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Manchester United's win against Brentford in the Premier League.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • SKY.COM

Harry Maguire on bench for Manchester United vs Brentford Harry Maguire will be named on the bench for Manchester Uniteds Premier League visit to Brentford; club captain Maguire still not fully fit...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • SKY.COM

Vitaly Janelt - Takes three shots in loss Janelt took three shots (one on target) and made three clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester United. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Janelt was active going forward against United on Wednesday, but he just couldn't break down his opponents' defense. On Saturday he will face Wolverhampton, which are eighth in the Premier League.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Lossl - Concedes three goals against Man United Lossl made two saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester United.

Impact Lossl made his first appearance of the season Wednesday in favor of usual starter Alvaro Fernandez. He was beaten by second-half strikes from Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford, and will likely return to the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolverhampton.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Records assist against Man United Norgaard took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester United. He also made two interceptions and won two of five tackles in the match.

Impact Norgaard set up Ivan Toney's consolation goal on Wednesday for his second assist of the season, but he couldn't stop United's attack. He could have a better game defensively Saturday against Wolves, which have scored just 17 goals in 20 Premier League matches, but could also be in for a tougher time going forward as they've conceded just 15.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Scores goal against Man United Toney scored a goal and created three chances in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester United. He also made three clearances, and he took four shots (two on target) overall in...

Impact Toney netted a consolation goal Wednesday for his fifth score of the season. It was his first since November, but he's averaged a solid 2.4 shots (.95 on target) per game this season and has always been a threat even when he wasn't converting those chances. His next two games are against the Premier League's two best defenses in Wolves (which have conceded 15 goals in 20 matches) and Man City (13 goals in 22 matches).

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Active defensively in defeat Pinnock logged six clearances, won both of his tackles and made an interception in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Pinnock's defensive actions weren't enough to prevent another lopsided result, as Brentford have now shipped seven goals over their last two matches. The defender will now try to tidy his defense against Manchester United on Wednesday.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pelenda Da Silva - Gets work with U23s Dasilva played 45 minutes with the U23s on Monday, making his way back from a long-term hip injury.

Impact Dasilva has been out almost a year with the injury, but it looks like he's on the right side of health after making an appearance with the U23s. He still needs to get back his fitness, but he's at least making progress and could be an option for the senior team as soon as February.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - 10 saves in loss Fernandez made 10 saves during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Fernandez would have been a shoe-in for man of the match if he had snatched a point Sunday. Unfortunately he failed to steal that point and ended with a double-digit save loss. He will be in for another tough clash Wednesday against Manchester United.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Four tackles in loss Roerslev made four tackles during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Roerslev had plenty to do behind the ball Sunday and did well throughout the match. The defender is a solid fantasy play due to his role, but struggles to get on the scoresheet. He will be tested mightily Wednesday against Manchester United.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Busy defensively Janelt made five interceptions and two tackles during Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Janelt did well behind the ball throughout Sunday's loss. The midfielder isn't much of a fantasy performer due to his role, but he can produce some solid volume. He will be tested Wednesday, against Manchester United.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford offer Christian Eriksen six-month contract Brentford are in talks with Christian Eriksen over a return to the Premier League.The Athletic understands that Brentford have offered the 2...

JANUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brentford have a Fernandez problem Brentford's back-up goalkeeper is a fine shot-stopper but his all-round game is putting Thomas Frank's team under pressure

JANUARY 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Liverpool v. Brentford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/16/2022

JANUARY 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Liverpool find scoring backups to beat Brentford 3-0 in EPL

Liverpool found the goalscoring alternatives needed in the absence of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane as their stand-ins stepped up in a 3-0 Premier League win over Brentford

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rico Henry - Starting on Sunday Henry is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Liverpool.

Impact Henry returns after a hamstring injury has kept him out the past few matches. The wingback takes up a role on the flank for Brentford during their Premier League clash with Liverpool.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - On bench Sunday Canos is in the match day squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.

Impact Canos returns from a hamstring injury to take up a role in the squad on Sunday. The wingback starts from the bench but is available if called upon.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool eyes second place, Inter faces Atalanta

Liverpool will look to reduce the gap to English Premier League leader Manchester City to 11 points by beating Brentford at home on Sunday

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rico Henry - Could feature against Liverpool Henry (hamstring) is expected to be available for selection in Sunday's clash against Liverpool, Brentford manager Thomas Frank said Friday.

Impact Henry has missed Brentford's last four Premier League games with a hamstring injury, and while he is expected to be available Sunday, he may not be fit enough to start quite yet. Sergi Canos (hamstring) could continue on the left wing if Henry isn't in the XI.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Should be available against Liverpool Canos (hamstring) is expected to be able to play in Sunday's clash against Liverpool, Brentford manager Thomas Frank said Friday.

Impact Canos played 76 minutes in Tuesday's defeat against Southampton, and despite continuing to deal with a hamstring knock, he should be good to go Sunday as well. He has started all but two of Brentford's Premier League games, mostly on the right wing but recently on the left wing.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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