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Nets goal off bench Baptiste assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Burnley. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 103rd min...

Impact Baptiste has a reliable source off the bench with an important goal during Saturday's draw. He was an unused sub the last five matches, having his last appearance been Feb 10. The midfielder enters the break with a goal and an assist while making two starts in 10 games played.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns off bench Baptiste came off the bench for the final 50 minutes of Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Wolves in the FA Cup.

Impact Baptiste returned from a foot injury that ruled him out for three matches to come off the bench during Tuesday's match. The midfielder didn't get much done on the pitch but he's still a solid depth option to get back heading into the winter break in the Premier League.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Missing second straight Baptiste (foot) is not in Saturday's squad to face Crystal Palace.

Impact Baptiste misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from a foot injury. The midfielder had started two straight contests prior to the injury.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up minor foot injury Baptiste is in question for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace, as he is being assessed ahead of the contest due to a minor foot injury, the club announced Friday.

Impact Baptiste will be a game-time decision for Saturday's match, facing a late fitness test after injuring his foot before Wednesday's contest against Wolves. The player will hope to return for the game, as he started in the two previous matches before encountering the knock. The midfielder will most likely end up serving as a bench option in the contest if available, possibly getting a couple of minutes off the bench late into the match.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench versus Luton Town Baptiste scored a goal off his lone shot and made two tackles (both) after coming off the bench during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Baptiste was brought in the 70th minute to replace Yehor Yarmoliuk and made an impact on both ends, displaying his usual tenacity on the defensive side of the ball and displaying opportunism in the 82nd minute to slot home a rebound off the goalkeeper from the six-yard box to seal the 3-1 win for Brentford. This was the first goal of the season for the midfielder, who looks fully fit after recovering from a shoulder injury who made him miss three months of action and will hope to keep getting regular minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shandon Baptiste restores Brentford's two-goal lead against Luton Town | Premier League

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Starts in international cup Baptiste got the start during Tuesday's 3-2 win over Strasbourg in the Premier League International Cup.

Impact Baptiste was training earlier in the week and now is in action with the U21 team. It's a great sign in his recovery and could point towards a return to the senior team sooner rather than later, though he is likely to remain little more than a depth option.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Baptiste (shoulder) took part in full team training ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Shandon has been training with the team this week and...

Impact Baptiste won't be back for Saturday's match but is back in team training and is nearing a return. It's possible Baptiste could return in some capacity as soon as a Nov. 4 clash with West Ham, though he might instead be given the chance for some minutes with the Brentford B team to recover some match fitness.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In partial training Baptiste (shoulder) has taken part in sections of team training ahead of Saturday's clash with Burnley, manager Thomas Frank told reporters. "Shandon Baptiste and Myles Peart-Harri...

Impact Baptiste is still working his way back from a shoulder injury, and won't be ready for Saturday's clash with Burnley. That said he should be nearing a return and barring any more issues with his shoulder a return as soon as an Oct. 28 trip to Chelsea could be on the cards. Baptiste was largely a rotational option in 2022/23 and shouldn't overly impact the starting XI when fit.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dislocates shoulder Baptiste will be out longer-term after dislocating his shoulder in training, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Shandon dislocated his shoulder in training."

Impact Baptiste is set for a significant spell on the sideline due to his dislocated shoulder. The midfielder wasn't set for a major role in the first team in 2023-24 and made just a single bench appearance before suffering the injury. There's no timeline for his return though it's possible Baptiste is out anywhere from weeks to months, depending on the nature of the dislocation.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays backup role in 2022-23 Baptiste recorded one assist, four shots (one on target), 10 chances created, 11 crosses (four accurate), 15 tackles, 10 clearances, seven interceptions and two blocked shots acros...

Impact Baptiste has been a backup alternative in midfield for the Bees in their last two Premier League campaigns, logging 45 appearances but only 13 starts during that span. The end product has been minimal as a central midfielder who rarely pushes forward, and more of the same can be expected from Baptiste next season -- if he stays with the club.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First assist of season Baptiste had an assist while taking an off target shot and creating two chances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact Baptiste entered the match in the 62nd minute and set up Bryan Mbeumo in the 78th for Brentford's second goal. The assist was the first in 18 appearances for the midfielder as he's played just 536 minutes primarily as a substitute.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available going forward Baptiste served a one-match suspension and will be available going forward

Impact Baptiste has played just 21 minutes since October, so his availability doesn't change much for Brentford. In one of his lone appearances, he received two yellow cards in 14 minutes, which isn't a great sign for future playing time. A regular off the bench the first few months of the season, he's now behind Mikkel Damsgaard on the depth chart.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off with two yellows Baptiste picked up two yellow cards in just 14 minutes off the bench of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Leicester City. He'll be suspended for the April 1 trip to Brighton following th...

Impact Baptiste is back from injury, but he's played just 21 minutes across the last six matches. He's unfortunately further down the depth chart than earlier in the season, as Vitaly Janelt, Mikkel Damsgaard and Josh Dasilva have all been fairly healthy and playing in that midfield role.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester halts losing streak with 1-1 draw at Brentford

Leicester has halted a five-game losing streak in all competitions as Harvey Barnes’ second-half equalizer secured a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the Premier League

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available from bench Baptiste is fit and in the match day squad to face Arsenal on Saturday.

Impact Baptiste returns after missing out on last week's match against Southampton through injury. The midfielder starts from the bench having made 12 appearances in the league.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Baptiste is not in the match day squad to face Southampton on Saturday.

Impact Baptiste returned to training on Friday, but is not yet fit for match action. The midfielder has made 12 appearances on the season and could return as soon as next week's match at Arsenal.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back on training pitch Baptiste (groin) could be an option against Southampton on Saturday after returning to first-team training.

Impact Baptiste could be back on the pitch for the first time since Oct. 23 versus Aston Villa, a stretch of eight matches on the shelf due to his groin problem. In his last six outings (two starts), the midfielder recorded one shot (on target), four crosses (two accurate) and five chances created.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Baptiste (groin) featured in a reserve team friendly against Leyton Orient on Wednesday.

Impact Baptiste has been out since late October with a groin injury, but he's getting closer to being able to return to Brentford's senior team as his appearance in Wednesday's friendly suggests. He made 12 Premier League appearances (four starts) in midfield before his injury this season.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Too early to return Baptiste is not in the match day squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Baptiste is unavailable Saturday despite training in the buildup to the match. The midfielder has made 12 appearances with no goals or assists on the campaign.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Baptiste (groin) has resumed training and could be in contention against Bournemouth on Saturday. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Baptiste is in a good place. He's trained fu...

Impact Baptiste has been out of action for the team's last six contests due to his groin problem. Prior to his absence, the midfielder came off the bench in his prior three contests, so his return to the squad won't guarantee him a spot in the starting XI Even when he does feature, Baptiste won't offer much more than mid-range fantasy value at best given his limited offensive upside.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Friday Baptiste (groin) remains unavailable against West Ham United on Friday after manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Shandon [Baptiste] is still out with a groin injury."

Impact Baptiste has started just four of his 12 appearances for the club this season, so he will likely be held in reserve even once cleared to return. Still, the midfielder has never been a healthy scratch and should still get some regular minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Spurs Baptiste (groin) didn't make the game-day squad list to face Tottenham Monday.

Impact Baptiste missed three matches before the break and isn't quite healthy enough to contribute yet. He usually has a backup role.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out until World Cup Baptiste (groin) has been ruled out until after the World Cup with a groin injury, according to Brentford.

Impact Baptiste has missed two matches in a row with a previously undisclosed groin issue and will now be ruled out until the World Cup. The defender has made 12 appearances but just four starts, similar to the minimal usage he saw during the 2021/22 campaign.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays as sub against Leeds Baptiste played 20 minutes as substitute in their season finale against Leeds, making two interceptions and one clearance.

Impact Baptiste looked out of favor lately, playing just 10 games (two as a starter) since January. The midfielder completed the campaign with nine starts in 22 appearances, scoring once from 12 shots and registering nine chances created, eight crosses, 14 tackles, 11 interceptions and 11 clearances. He will now look for more minutes in 2022-23.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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