Brentford Team News Page 75 - Soccer

Bryan Mbeumo - Unlikely to face Man City Mbeumo is unlikely for Wednesday's match against Manchester City because of a calf injury, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Mbeumo, as he'll only have a couple days to recover from a calf issue which forced him off in the 41st minute Sunday. He's started all but one match for Brentford this season and will have to be replaced in the attack with Yoane Wissa a possibility to start.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton got their midfield right to claim their first win since September - without Bissouma Graham Potter's team got the monkey off their back against Brentford and did so without their influential Malian

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rico Henry - Unlikely against City Henry (hamstring) suffered a "minor-grade" hamstring strain, according to Thomas Frank.

Impact Henry wasn't ruled out by Frank, but it's doubtful he plays Wednesday. If he can't play against the reigning Premier League champions then it seems likely that Dominic Thompson will slot into the starting XI.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Mbeumo - Hamstring issue mild Mbeumo (hamstring) was brought off for precautionary reasons, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Mbeumo had the hamstring issue heading into Sunday's match and was brought off for precautionary reasons. The forward will likely be available for at least a half during Wednesday's clash with Manchester City as he tries to play through this hamstring issue.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton v. Brentford ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 12/26/2021

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Brighton overcomes Brentford for 1st EPL win since September

Neal Maupay struck a stunning goal against his former club as Brighton picked up a first Premier League win in 12 games by beating Brentford 2-0

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yoane Wissa - Creates two chances in loss Wissa took a shot and created two chances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Brighton. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Wissa replaced an injured Bryan Mbeumo (hamstring) just before halftime on Sunday, and he occasionally threatened Brighton's goal during his time on the pitch. He may get the start Wednesday against Man City if Mbeumo isn't fit enough to play.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Takes two shots in loss Pinnock took two shots on target and won three of five tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Brighton. He also made four clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Pinnock played a Premier League game for the first time since Dec. 5 on Sunday, and he put in a solid shift on both sides of the ball that ultimately wasn't enough to salvage a result against Brighton. Things won't get any easier Wednesday against Manchester City, which have scored 50 goals in 19 matches this season -- including 17 in their last three.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Creates three chances in loss Toney took two shots and created three chances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Brighton. He also made two clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Toney returned to the lineup Sunday after missing Brentford's previous two Premier League games with COVID-19. He was active in attack against Brighton, but he couldn't find a way into the net. He will be looking for his fifth goal of the season Wednesday against Man City, which have conceded a league-best 12 goals in 19 matches.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Álvaro Fernández - Concedes two goals against Brighton Fernandez made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Brighton.

Impact Fernandez was beaten by two quality strikes from Leandro Trossard and Neal Maupay on Sunday. He's conceded 15 goals in eight games since taking over for the injured David Raya (knee) in late October, and it won't get any easier Wednesday against the Premier League leaders Manchester City, which have scored 17 goals in their last three games.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Vitaly Janelt - Tests positive for COVID-19 Janelt tested positive for COVID-19 and will likely miss the next two matches, including Boxing Day against Brighton.

Impact Janelt has been a constant for Brentford this season, so his absence will be felt during the busy schedule. In his place Sunday, Shandon Baptiste is back in the starting XI with Janelt expected to return for the Jan. 2 contest.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Out against Brighton Henry is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Brighton because of a hamstring issue.

Impact Henry picked up the issue midweek and it looks like it's bad enough to keep him out Boxing Day. While it doesn't appear major, it could keep him out next match as well on a short week. Dominic Thompson is in his place on the left wing getting his first start of the season.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Goode - Unlikely for Boxing Day Goode (hamstring) is slated to remain out against Brighton on Sunday after manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Everyone from the Chelsea squad should be available."

Impact Goode was unavailable for the team's mid-week Cup clash and it doesn't look like he'll be ready a few days later with a hamstring issue. His further absence likely means more time for Mads Bech Sorensen on the back line unless Frank opts to use Vitaly Janelt in more of a defensive role.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Youthful Chelsea trio show quality in spite of difficult preparations for game The encouraging thing is Vale, Soonsup-Bell and Simons only showed a fraction of what they can do on Wednesday evening against Brentford

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Charlie Goode - Misses Cup match with hamstring injury Goode wasn't in the squad for Wednesday's Cup match because of a hamstring injury, reports Jay Harris of The Athletic.

Impact It's unknown if this is a tweak or a full hamstring strain for Goode, but it's not good. He's started the team's last four matches but is a doubt for upcoming holiday fixtures, meaning Mads Bech Sorensen could be set to start on the back line in difficult matchups.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Plays off bench in Cup loss Toney went 35 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's Cup loss against Chelsea.

Impact Toney came off the bench Wednesday in his first minutes since returning from COVID-19, though there's a chance he was brought off the bench because of the upcoming schedule. Assuming he's fit, Toney may be in line to start three matches in seven days, though guys like Marcus Forss and and Yoane Wissa could come into the XI, as well.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Pinnock - Plays full 90 in return Pinnock started and went the full 90 in Wednesday's Cup loss against Chelsea.

Impact Pinnock was back from COVID-19 and was fit enough to go 90 Wednesday, which means he'll be ready to start Boxing Day. The center-back has missed just one match this season and has a chance to start every match for Brentford over the busy schedule.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Cox: The 18-year-old goalkeeper who was set for debut after Brentford beat 10 clubs to sign him Matthew Cox was set to face Manchester United before the game was postponed - he is a goalkeeper who is already earning rave reviews

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Southampton vs Brentford postponed due to COVID-19 outbreak Southampton's game against Brentford on Saturday has been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak.The delay was announced on Thursday evening,...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bryan Mbeumo - Match against Southampton postponed Mbeuma and Brentford won't play Saturday against Southampton after their match was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.

Impact The Premier League's decision to postpone the game comes after a rise in positive tests within Brentford's club. The hope is that the players will be able to recover during the upcoming week and be ready to return by the next weekend.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All Premier League games this weekend should be suspended to deal with COVID outbreaks - Brentford's Thomas Frank Brentford coach Thomas Frank believes that all Premier League games this weekend should be suspended due to rising cases of COVID-19. Three...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ethan Pinnock - Available against Southampton Pinnock (COVID-19) is back in limited training and is available for Saturday's match against Southampton, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Assuming he's fit, Pinnock should be back in the starting XI Saturday after only missing one match with the illness, mainly because the midweek contest was postponed. When healthy, he's started every match this season prior to testing positive for COVID-19.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Expected to start Saturday Toney (COVID-19) is "looking fine" ahead of Saturday's match against Southampton, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He was on the grass Monday, and we trained with him individual...

Impact If Saturday's match goes ahead, Toney should be starting again after missing the prior two contests. He probably would've been on the bench if the midweek match went ahead, but instead, he got a couple more days of training in and that should allow him to make the XI against Southampton.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Toney - Set to return Saturday Toney (COVID-19) is expected to be back ahead of Saturday's clash with Southampton.

Impact Toney was expected to be ready in time for Tuesday's clash with Manchester United before the match was postponed, so he should be good to go with a few extra days off. In his last five contests, the forward has racked up two goals on 13 shots (seven on target), five crosses (zero accurate) and six clearances. As such, he should be a top-end fantasy target once back in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Canos - Eligible to return Canos has served his one-match ban for accumulation and is eligible to play versus Manchester United on Tuesday.

Impact In his previous five appearances, Canos recorded one goal on 12 shots (four on target), two assists and 20 crosses (two accurate). The midfielder should immediately jump back into the starting XI with his suspension served and figures to offer solid top-half fantasy value.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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