Brentford FC Injury Update: Bees Ready to Take on Manchester United
Brentford FC head coach Thomas Frank has provided a positive injury update ahead of the team’s Premier League match against Manchester United at Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday. The Bees are coming off the back of an impressive midweek victory over Nottingham Forest, and Frank is confident that his squad is ready to take on the Red Devils.
In a press conference, Frank revealed that all players are "safe, fit, and okay" following the match against Nottingham Forest. "We are ready to go again on Sunday," he said. "Of course, it is a tight turnaround, but it is what it is, and we are looking forward to playing on Sunday. It’s all about recovery from the final whistle last night until basically two hours before the game on Sunday. We are ready to attack again."
According to Brentford FC’s official website, two key players have returned to full training: Aaron Hickey and Igor Thiago. Hickey, a full-back, has been out of action since October 2023 due to a hamstring injury, while Thiago, a striker, has been restricted to just four appearances since his move from Club Brugge in the summer due to a knee injury. The news will come as a boost to Frank, who will be looking to strengthen his squad options for the remainder of the season.
However, not all the news is positive for Brentford FC. Midfielder Vitaly Janelt will not feature again this term after recently undergoing surgery to address an issue in his heel. Fábio Carvalho (shoulder) is also unlikely to feature again this campaign, while Josh Dasilva (knee) remains sidelined. These absences will be a blow to Frank, but he will be buoyed by the return of Hickey and Thiago.
Sunday’s opponents Manchester United are 14th in the Premier League table, three places and 10 points worse off than Brentford FC. However, Frank believes that Manchester United have deserved more points from their performances. "It’s a team that is very structured; they know what they want to do offensively and defensively," he said. "The performances in Europe show that there is potential and actually in the Premier League they have not got what they have played to. There are a lot of games with high expected goals and chances, the rhythm of the games, they have deserved more."
Frank also acknowledged that Manchester United is "one of the biggest clubs in the world" and that they will put out a very competitive team on Sunday. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to secure a positive result. As reported by Brentford FC’s official website, the Bees will be looking to build on their impressive midweek victory and secure a third consecutive win in all competitions.
In conclusion, Brentford FC are well-placed to take on Manchester United on Sunday, with a positive injury update and a confident squad. The team will be looking to secure a win against a Manchester United side that has struggled for consistency this season. With Hickey and Thiago back in training, Frank will have more options at his disposal, and the Bees will be looking to cause an upset against one of the biggest clubs in the world.
The match between Brentford FC and Manchester United will take place on Sunday at 2pm GMT at Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees will be looking to secure a positive result and build on their impressive form in recent weeks. As Brentford FC’s official website reports, the team is confident and ready to take on the challenge.
