AUGUST 21 • SKY.COM
BRENTFORD 5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
5-2-5 · 11TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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Christian Norgaard - Active display in win Norgaard created one chance and made three tackles (one won), three clearances and three interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Norgaard bossed the middle of the park like he's used to do, providing some much needed help for a defense that withstood pressure during most of the contest. The midfielder can occasionally have some input on the attacking end but his disruptive approach without the ball is definitely what gives him most fantasy upside.
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Nathan Collins - Busy defensively in win Collins had one shot on goal and made five tackles, six clearances and two blocks during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Collins was flawless at the heart of the defense, posting team highs in tackles, clearances and blocks to help his side surviving some stretches of heavy pressure from the opposition. In his second season with Brentford, the center-back will once again partner with Ethan Pinnock to face some of the best offenses in the world, which includes visits to Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham over the next four weekends.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Flekken - Makes six saves in win Flekken made six saves and three clearances while allowing one goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Flekken was one of the biggest reason why his team started the year with a win as he made several huge saves throughout the contest, many of them stopping close-range finishes. After a strong finish to his EPL debut campaign, the goalkeeper will hope to keep it up and aim for even better numbers this season, but visits to Liverpool, Man City and Tottenham over the next four weeks makes him lose a lot of appeal for fantasy purposes.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ethan Pinnock - Scores own goal versus Palace Pinnock had one shot on goal, made two tackles, five clearances, one interception and one block and scored an own goal during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Pinnock excelled at the heart of the defense like he's been doing over the last few years with Brentford, but had a very unfortunate play in the 57th minute, sending the ball into his own net while trying to clear the ball from the six-yard box. One of EPL's top fantast performers at his position, Pinnock will probably be in very high demand during the upcoming matches as his team couldn't ask for a tougher schedule to begin the season.
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Yoane Wissa - Scores, assists in season opener Wissa scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance, drew four fouls and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Wissa got the nod to start up front with Ivan Toney left (not injury related) left out of the squad and made most of the opportunity, assisting Bryan Mbeumo for the opening goal and then scoring himself in the 76th minute to seal the 2-1 win for Brentford. Toney's status for the upcoming matches is still uncertain, so Wissa could get more chances to show what he's capable of.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Bryan Mbeumo - Scores in win over Palace Mbeumo scored a goal off his lone shot, created three chances, sent in seven crosses (two accurate) and drew two fouls during Sunday's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Mbeumo picked up from where he left off last season and was his team's best player on the campaign opener, scoring their first goal and being involved in many other dangerous plays throughout the contest. After back-to-back years with 9 EPL goals scored, the attacker will try to finally reach double digits and Ivan Toney's possible departure could make his input up front increase significantly.
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Brentford v. Crystal Palace | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 8/18/2024
AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE
Brentford 2-1 Crystal Palace: Yoane Wissa nets winner as Eberechi Eze sees opener controversially ruled out Report and free match highlights as goals from Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo give Brentford a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, who see Eberechi E...
AUGUST 18 • SKY.COM
Yoane Wissa fires Brentford 2-1 in front of Crystal Palace | Premier League
AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE
Bryan Mbeumo smashes Brentford in front of Crystal Palace | Premier League
AUGUST 18 • YOUTUBE
Brentford striker Ivan Toney left out of squad amid 'transfer interest'
England striker Ivan Toney was left out of Brentford’s squad for its season opener against Crystal Palace on Sunday, with manager Thomas Frank hinting that the forward could be sol...AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ivan Toney - Absent against Crystal Palace Toney is not in the match day squad to face Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Impact No word of an injury had been given before the match, but Toney misses out on the season opener for, as of now, unknown reasons. Yoane Wissa will likely play through the middle on Sunday flanked by Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade.
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Aaron Hickey - Not playing Sunday Hickey (hamstring) won't be available for Sunday's season opener against Crystal Palace, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday. "Rico [Henry] and Aaron [Hickey] are the two other...
Impact Seeing Hickey back on the grass is a nice development for him, but given Frank acknowledged he's still in the early phase of his return to training, it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out until after the international break.
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Rico Henry - Won't play in season opener Henry (knee) won't be available for Sunday's season opener against Crystal Palace, manager Thomas Frank told media Friday. "Rico [Henry] and Aaron [Hickey] are the two other closes...
Impact Henry seems to be making strides in the recovery from a knee injury that caused him to miss most of the 2023/24 season. The left-back should be ready to secure a starting role once he's back to full fitness, but for now, he's expected to be a game-time call for the Aug. 25 match against Liverpool, though it wouldn't be surprising if he's held out until after the international break.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Man Utd & Chelsea both set to 'test Brentford's resolve' with Ivan Toney transfer offers before summer window slams shut | Goal.com US Chelsea and Manchester United are both reportedly set to "test Brentford's resolve" with loan offers for Ivan Toney.
AUGUST 14 • GOAL.COM
Brentford signs forward Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool
Premier League club Brentford has completed the signing of forward Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool on a five-year contractAUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabio Carvalho - Signs with Brentford Carvalho completed a permanent transfer to Brentford from Liverpool, the club announced.
Impact Carvalho makes the swap to London after failing to secure a consistent starting role in Liverpool. The attacking midfielder has shown flashes, but never established himself on loan with Leipzig last season either. If Carvalho can stay fit and live up to his potential he could play his way into a large role with Brentford.
AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Mee - Returns in friendly Mee (ankle) started in Saturday's friendly against Wolfsburg, according to his club.
Impact Mee ended last season on the injury list but has shaken off the issues to heal up for the new season, having returned to action Saturday. This is great news for the club, as he is considered a regular starter when fit, starting in 15 of his 16 appearances last campaign and mainly missing out due to injury concerns.
AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE
Rico Henry - Still recovering Henry (knee) is still in the recovery process and is set to be a late call for the Aug 18 clash with Crystal Palace. According to manager Thomas Frank, "Both of them [Henry] are pr...
Impact Henry is looking to return to full strength following his ACL injury suffered on Sep 2023. He has been working on fitness during preseason, though is unclear if it will be enough for the opening match of the season. The midfielder will look to play in his first full season since 2022/23, missing most of last campaign with the knee injury, resulting in just five PL appearances.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Aaron Hickey - Unclear for opener Hickey (hamstring) is still working back from his injury and is set to be questionable for Aug 18 clash with Crystal Palace. According to manager Thomas Frank, "Both of them [Hicke...
Impact Hickey has been dealing with a long term hamstring injury dating back to last season, keeping him out of action since October of last year. It has been a long nine months for the midfielder, who is likely not be an option for the opening PL game with Crystal. Because of the length of his absence, the midfielder will start as a sub for the bees until he is ready for full action on the pitch.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Frank Onyeka - Back on pitch Onyeka (face) came off the bench to play 26 minutes during Sunday's 1-1 preseason draw to Watford.
Impact Onyeka was back in preseason action Sunday after he was forced off early last Thursday with a facial injury. He is also just returning from an injury to end last campaign, working his way back to full form since. The midfielder is expected to be available for the opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace, where he is set for a strong bench role for the bees.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Edmond-Paris Maghoma - Signs new Brentford contract Maghoma signed a three-year contract extension with Brentford until the end of the 2026/27 season, the club announced Friday. "I'm very happy that Paris has signed a new contract,"...
Impact The 23-year-old impressed on loan at League One side Bolton Wanderers last season, playing 50 games in all competitions while registering nine goals and seven assists. Maghoma is expected to go out on loan for the 2024/25 season, but the contract extension suggests Brentford still rate him highly enough to believe he can fill a role for the Bees' first team in the near future.
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Igor Thiago - Underwent successful knee surgery Thiago underwent meniscus surgery on his knee and is set to de sidelined until late 2024.
Impact Thiago's start to his Brentford career will be put on hold after injuring the meniscus in his knee. This is set to keep him out for a few months as the forward is not expected to return until November, the earliest. He signed from Club Brugge, where he scored 16 goals with two assists in 26 appearances in the Belgian Pro League.
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