Brentford Team News Page 74 - Soccer

Frank Onyeka - Heads out for AFCON Onyeka will join Nigeria for the upcoming African Cup of Nations and miss the team's next three league matches, at a minimum.

Impact Onyeka started the last two matches for Brentford prior to leaving and his depth will be missed in January. He's been a solid addition to the team after coming over in the summer, already with 11 starts from 17 appearances, playing as more a defensive midfielder with 13 shots and four chances created.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Plays key role against Villa Roerslev was credited with a goal and an assist Sunday against Aston Villa.

Impact The Danish defender played a huge role in this game, setting up the opening strike with a great pass to Yoane Wissa and then netting the winning goal with a shot from close range. He's started five of Brentford's last six games and might remain in the XI for the upcoming match against Southampton on Jan. 11.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Beaten once against Villa Fernandez allowed one goal and made four saves in Sunday's win over Aston Villa.

Impact Fernandez has now gone six straight matches without a clean sheet, but the fact that he's conceded just one goal in three of his last four appearances is encouraging. He should remain as the starter against Southampton on Jan. 11.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Does not score Sunday Toney registered two shots off target and created one chance in Sunday's win over Aston Villa.

Impact Toney extended his scoreless streak to four games, but perhaps most importantly, he's now gone three straight games without a shot on target. The towering striker will try to end that drought against Southampton on Jan. 11.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yoane Wissa - Scores against Villa Wissa bagged a goal in Sunday's win over Aston Villa.

Impact The speedy winger got the start alongside Ivan Toney upfront and scored a beautiful strike, as he drilled a shot past Emiliano Martinez from the edge of the box. Wissa hasn't played much but has three goals despite the fact that he's started in only three of his 11 EPL appearances so far.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Gets minutes in friendly Ajer played 65 minutes in a closed-doors friendly Monday, his first minutes following a hamstring injury.

Impact It was good for Ajer to get some minutes after he stayed on the bench in Sunday's match against Villa. He last appeared in the Premier League in October and hasn't started since September. Once back to fitness, he should be back in the XI for Mads Bech Sorensen, and that could be as soon as Jan. 11 against Southampton.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford v. Aston Villa ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/2/2022

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Mads Roerslev seizes late Brentford edge v. Aston Villa ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Yoane Wissa curls in Brentford equalizer v. Aston Villa ' Premier League

JANUARY 2, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sergi Canos - Comes off injured against Villa Canos was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Aston Villa in the 54th minute after suffering a hamstring injury. He made an interception and won one of one tackles in the match...

Impact It is unclear whether Canos will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, but he has a bit more than a week to recover before Brentford's next game against Southampton on Jan. 11. Saman Ghoddos could fill in for him on the wing if necessary.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Makes match day squad Ajer is in the match day squad to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Impact Ajer has missed multiple months with a hamstring injury but has recovered in time to be a part of Sunday's squad. The defender starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Makes bench Sunday Janelt is in the match day squad to face Aston Villa on Sunday.

Impact Janelt returns after missing time due to a fight with COVID-19. The midfielder starts from the bench but is available if called upon Sunday.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard extends contract until 2025 Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard has extended his contract at the club until 2025, with an option for a further year.Norgaard, 27, si...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Christian Norgaard - Extends Brentford contract Norgaard signed a new contract with Brentford, keeping him at the club to 2024-25.

Impact Norgaard has been a constant in the early season, starting the first 17 matches, totaling one goal and one assist from 17 shots and 12 chances created. He doesn't have a ton of attacking value, but given his size, he's always in play to grab a goal from a set piece.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard - Available versus Villa Norgaard is eligible to play in Sunday's matchup with Aston Villa after serving his one-match ban for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Norgaard had started all 17 matches for the club this season prior to his suspension, so the midfielder should be a lock for the starting XI against Villa. Even with his return to the pitch, Norgaard figures to offer limited fantasy value given his lack of offensive upside.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Lossl - Loaned to Brentford Lossl has joined Brentford on loan for the rest of the season from Midtjylland.

Impact Lossl likely steps in as the No. 2 for Brentford, as they didn't have a proper option behind Alvaro Fernandez. David Raya still has a few months to recover from a knee injury, which means Lossl may end up seeing time if Fernandez needs to miss a match.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Out at least one more match Henry (hamstring) will miss Sunday's match against Aston Villa and is hopeful to return after the break, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Henry was originally given a minor-grade hamstring injury, which is bad enough to keep him out three matches, though over a period of just one week. Dominic Thompson is expected to continue on the left wing in Henry's absence and he's done a fine job in a couple difficult matchups.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Edging closer to return Ajer (hamstring) has been training and could be in the squad as soon as Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Ajer has been out for a couple months already and will take things slow in order not to suffer a recurrence. For now, his best bet is to be on the bench Sunday against Villa and then be in line to start following the winter break.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Could be option Sunday Mbeumo (calf) is hopeful for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Mbeumo will be a late test for Sunday's match, but it's hard to see him starting on a short week with a muscle injury. Yoane Wissa started Wednesday's game against Man City and will likely get the call again with Marcus Forss and possibly Mbeumo being options off the bench.

DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Leader with four interceptions Toney crossed once inaccurately and made four interceptions during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Toney was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Brentford were shutout on Wednesday. The forward failed to shoot and crossed only once but his four interceptions led Brentford in the loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Leader in multiple categories Pinnock crossed three times inaccurately, created two chances, made three tackles and six clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Pinnock was a part of the Brentford back line that allowed just one goal on Wednesday. The defender finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Brentford in chances created, tackles and clearances in the loss.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Beaten once on Wednesday Fernandez allowed a goal while making two saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Fernandez allowed the lone goal of the match in the 16th minute as Brentford dropped all three points on Wednesday. The keeper has now allowed 16 goals in nine league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 32.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Out Wednesday Mbeumo (calf) will not be an option for Wednesday's clash with Manchester City.

Impact In his previous five contests, Mbeumo recorded one goal on 12 shots (three on target), one assist and 10 crosses (two accurate). With the forward sidelined, Yoane Wissa will jump into the starting XI for just the second time this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Starting versus City Roerslev (undisclosed) will feature in the starting XI against Manchester City on Wednesday.

Impact Roerslev will be back on the pitch after just one match on the shelf due to his undisclosed issue. The defender has made just eight appearances (four starts) for the club this season and will likely remain hard-pressed to see regular minutes with the club moving forward.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen - Unlikely to face Man City Roerslev is "touch and go" for Wednesday's match against Manchester City because of an undisclosed issue, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact It's unknown what the issue for Roerslev is, but he missed the Boxing Day match completely and now appears to be an option again. He has three starts this season and is an option to move into the XI going forward, assuming he can make the bench Wednesday.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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