BRANDON WILLIAMS NEWS

Back with Man United Williams will return to Manchester United following the end of his loan to Ipswich Town.

Impact Williams had the hope of finding playing time in the Championship, but injuries and illnesses dashed those hopes as he was returned early to Manchester United. With one more year on his contract, his future is in the balance unless he can find a loan where he'll see consistent starts.

JUNE 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 45 in friendly return Williams played 45 minutes in his return to the lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Cadiz.

Impact Williams hasn't played within the Premier League yet this season, but he was fit and in the lineup for the first half of Wednesday's friendly. As such, he figures to be a depth option from the bench at left back for United when the second half of the campaign resumes in late December.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins squad for trip Williams was able to join his team for a mid-season trip to Spain, it was announced Sunday.

Impact Williams has yet to play this season but looks likely to be available when domestic competitions resume in late-December. He's unlikely to be more than an option from the bench when that does happen.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On way to full fitness Williams (undisclosed) is expected to return to return to training next week, manager Erik ten Hag announced ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham. "[Brandon had] a bad injury, and real...

Impact Williams has yet to play this season with an injury that isn't so clear from the tight-lipped Dutch coach. When he does make a full return, Williams will offer a reserve option at left-back.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to training Williams (undisclosed) is expected to return to team training soon, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag announced Tuesday.

Impact Williams is yet to feature for United this season as he's been dealing with a long-term injury, but although he is nearing fitness now, Ten Hag warned reporters in his Tuesday press conference "Let's not talk about back in the squad for the games." This might imply that Williams is far down the left-back depth chart behind Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, but maybe he can still work his way back into contention once he's back in full training.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline to return Williams has a long-term injury and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Erik ten Hag.

Impact Williams is far down the depth chart and even if healthy, wasn't going to be seeing the pitch much under ten Hag. As long as he can get back to health and fitness, it's a wonder if he'll move elsewhere in the January transfer window.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for season start Williams (undisclosed) remains a doubt for the start of the season after not being mentioned by Erik ten Hag in his press conference ahead of Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact Williams didn't feature in the preseason and hasn't really been managed by anyone in the last few weeks, so it's hard to see him being an option in the early season. It's a wonder if he'll again be loaned out, something that'll have to be hammered out in the next few weeks.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Skipping preseason tour Williams isn't joining his teammates for a preseason tour of Australia and Thailand due to a knock and will remain at the training ground, his club announced Friday.

Impact Williams started in 23 of his 26 appearances for a poor Norwich City side last season and he'll try to regain his fitness before taking another crack with the Red Devils.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Williams is eligible to play against Newcastle United on Saturday after loan restrictions forced him to miss out versus Manchester United.

Impact Williams has logged just six minutes off the bench in the club's last three matches but had been a fixture in the starting XI prior. If he does start, the left-back should be a top-half fantasy target given his ability to generate crosses and push the attack from the back line.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ineligible against parent club Williams is not an option for Saturday's trip to Manchester United, his parent club.

Impact Williams has been dealing with a minor knock and now he'll get an extra week to recover, as he can't play against his parent club. Even then, it's a wonder if he'll return to the starting XI for the next match, as Dimitris Giannoulis has played well at left-back the last couple matches.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes brief appearance Williams (undisclosed) made a six-minute substitute appearance off the bench against Burnley on Sunday.

Impact Williams had featured in 10 straight contests prior to suffering his undisclosed injury. With the left-back back in the squad, he should be in contention to reclaim his place in the starting XI against Manchester United on Saturday where he should offer decent mid-range fantasy value given his ability to generate crosses.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available against Burnley Williams (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Sunday's match against Burnley.

Impact Williams missed the squad last weekend with a minor issue, but he's training and should be back in his role Sunday. He's been the regular at left-back this season despite having poor fantasy numbers and it's expected he'll replace Dimitris Giannoulis in the XI if truly fit.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Brighton Williams will not be an option against Brighton on Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. Manager Dean Smith told reporters, "Brandon is back on the grass but this game might come...

Impact Williams has started 21 of his 23 appearances for the club this season in which he registered 14 crosses (three accurate), one assist and 52 tackles. Without Williams in the lineup, Dimitris Giannoulis figures to step into the starting XI for the first time since Dec. 28 against Crystal Palace.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'There's no point going back to Manchester United and just sitting on the bench' — Brandon Williams Brandon Williams has said he would be against returning to Manchester United if he is not promised regular first-team game time. Williams, 2...

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Toney hat trick, Eriksen helps as Brentford tops Norwich 3-1

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MARCH 5, 2022 • Associated Press

In contention versus Brentford Williams (undisclosed) is available to play in Saturday's matchup with Brentford.

Impact Williams has recorded a meager two crosses (zero accurate) in his last six outings along with zero corners and zero shots. While the left-back has been generating tackles (20), interceptions (11) and clearances (21) over that stretch, his lack of offensive contributions will limit him to mid-range fantasy value at best.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Williams hasn't trained since last Friday's match because of a knock and will miss Wednesday's FA Cup match, according to manager Dean Smith.

Impact Williams went the full 90 in last Friday's match and has done so in each of the last five contests, so if he can't go against Brentford, Dimitris Giannoulis could be called into the XI again. Despite playing at left-back, Williams doesn't provide much upside with two crosses and five chances created in his last six starts.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first assist Williams has logged one assist in 15 appearances (13 starts this season)

Impact Williams was finally able to set up a goal for the struggling Canaries, which managed to take down an even worse Everton side during the Jan. 15 2-1 win. Aside from failing to finish the full 90 for the first time in five starts due to a calf cramp, he still seems to be the top left-back for this club and there's no reason to expect that to change at the moment.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves with cramp Williams assisted in Saturday's 2-1 win against Everton but was forced off in the 77th minute with a calf cramp.

Impact This doesn't sound like anything serious for Williams and he should be good for Friday's trip to Watford unless he's forced to miss training this week. He's the No. 1 option at left-back and Dean Smith isn't going to bench him unless he needs to, something that happened recently due to the influx of games.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Norwich in tackles Williams crossed once inaccurately, created a chance, blocked two shots, made five tackles (winning four) and three clearances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Williams was a part of the Norwich back line that was beaten just once in Saturday's loss to Arsenal. The fullback finished with a team-high five tackles in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Norwich Williams has joined Norwich City on loan from Manchester United for the season.

Impact Williams is looking for more playing time, something he couldn't get at Man United behind Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He got some experience in the Premier League a couple seasons ago, appearing in 17 matches. Now, he'll get a better shot for minutes at Norwich, with his competition being regular Max Aarons at right-back and Dimitris Giannoulis at left-back.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts two matches for season Williams started just two matches this season, both of them late in the campaign when points weren't needed.

Impact Williams had an even smaller role this season after starting 19 matches the prior campaign across league and Europa play. It's unknown when that will change because Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a set role at right-back and there's no reason things will be different for 2021/22.

JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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West Ham plays despite virus cases, Spurs game called off

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