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Still needs time Nunes (back) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Everton as the match comes "a little bit too early," according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Nunes will need around another week before he is fit for a return, with the attacker being sidelined for another week, delaying his season debut. However, the positive news is he is close to fit, likely only needing a week or two more. Once he does return, the attacker will likely see a rotational role.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes in friendly Nunes (back) was able to play in a closed door friendly against Cardiff on Wednesday.

Impact Nunes returned to the pitch in a friendly Wednesday after playing 45 minutes for Brentford. This is a sign a relief as his back injury was deemed serious just last month, therefore could see a come back to the Premier League as early as Nov 23 versus Everton.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Running individually Nunes (back) is running individually, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Both of them are running around on the pitch, but not with the team. That's positive."

Impact Nunes is working individually, running and keeping his fitness up. His back injury was deemed a serious one earlier in October, and he remains some way from full fitness. The winger is more likely to return after the November international break as he continues to work towards full fitness.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Injury deemed serious Nunes (back) will be out for a significant period of time, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Gustavo] Nunes is a longer-term one."

Impact Nunes suffered a compound fracture in his back and is expected to be sidelined for a significant period of time. The winger joined the club in the offseason as one for the future, and is one for the future more than anything else.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers stress fracture in back Nunes is set to miss out on the next couple of weeks due to a minor stress fracture in his back, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Gustavo is a player I believe can help us soon...

Impact Nunes has missed out on the start of the season with his issues and will continue on that path for the next few weeks, as he continues to suffer from a stress fracture. This is unfortunate news for the attacker, although a return is on the horizon. That said, he will likely miss out until the end of the month, hoping to see his return sometime in October.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Brentford Nunes is leaving Brazil and is joining Brentford on a six year deal, with a club option for an extra two years.

Impact Nunes is an 18-year-old winger who began his career with Gremio in Brazil. He has played 40 matches for the senior team in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing four assists. He is set to join Brentford in the Premier League, where he is expected to bolster the attacking lineup and possibly earn considerable playing time if he can adjust rapidly to the league.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE