Brentford Team News - Soccer

Josh Da Silva - Closing in on first-team return Dasilva (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery but is not yet ready for a first-team return ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton, according to coach Keit...

Impact Dasilva continues working toward a first-team return after making his competitive comeback with Brentford B during Monday's 2-1 victory against Wycombe Wanderers U21. The midfielder played 30 minutes in that encounter, marking another important step after suffering a hamstring injury in August following a previous absence lasting more than two years. Although he is approaching full fitness, Brentford are expected to increase his workload gradually before considering him for Premier League selection. His return would provide additional depth in central midfield, but he may still need several weeks to regain sufficient match fitness.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antoni Milambo - Still not ready to return Milambo remains unavailable for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton despite training consistently over the past 10 days, according to coach Keith Andrews. "Probably not...

Impact Milambo continues progressing in his recovery from an ACL injury that has prevented him from making a first-team appearance this season. The midfielder has now completed several consecutive training sessions, including a demanding workout Thursday, suggesting he is gradually approaching full fitness. However, he still requires additional preparation before returning to competitive action, with Brentford expected to manage his workload carefully following his lengthy absence. His continued absence leaves the Bees without another midfield option for Sunday's encounter.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Returns to action with B Team Dasilva (hamstring) made his return to competitive action Monday, coming off the bench in the 60th minute of Brentford B's 2-1 Premier League Cup victory against Wycombe Wanderers...

Impact Dasilva has taken an encouraging step in his recovery after returning to the pitch for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Brentford's B Team in August. The midfielder was introduced on the hour mark Monday, gaining valuable competitive minutes as he works toward regaining full match fitness. The setback came shortly after he had made his long-awaited comeback from a previous injury absence lasting more than two years, making his latest appearance particularly significant. Although Dasilva has now resumed competitive action, he is likely to require additional playing time with the B Team before being considered for a Premier League matchday squad. His eventual return would provide coach Keith Andrews with another option in central midfield, although competition for places remains significant.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yehor Yarmoliuk - Scores for B Team after suspension Yarmolyuk is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton after completing his three-match suspension and scored during Monday's 2-1 Premier League Cup victory ag...

Impact Yarmolyuk marked his return to competitive action with a goal for Brentford's B Team, opening the scoring in the 42nd minute before being substituted in the 72nd minute. The Ukrainian midfielder had been sidelined for three matches following his straight red card for violent conduct against Liverpool on Oct. 17, and Monday's appearance provided an opportunity to regain match sharpness ahead of his return to Premier League contention. The 22-year-old had been enjoying a productive spell before his suspension, contributing one goal and one assist across his recent league appearances. However, reclaiming a starting position could prove challenging, with Mamadou Sangare, Mathias Jensen and Mikkel Damsgaard all receiving playing time during his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Makes bench with U21 side Dasilva (hamstring) was on the bench for Monday's Premier League Cup match against Wycombe Wanderers U21.

Impact Dasilva continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, and while he might not be ready to play in a Premier League match yet, this is a clear step in the right direction. Dasilva's potential return to a first-team squad won't carry much fantasy appeal, as he should be a depth option in midfield and not much else.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yehor Yarmoliuk - Suspension over Yarmolyuk is no longer banned and could return to Premier League action in future contests.

Impact Yarmolyuk served his three-match ban after being sent off during his last league start against Liverpool on Oct. 17. Having played regularly and scored one goal and one assist over the last four weeks before his red card, he should be a potential contributor in the defensive midfield rotation going forward. However, he faces greater competition than before given that all of Mamadou Sangare, Mathias Jensen and Mikkel Damsgaard are available and have racked up minutes of play lately.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Igor Thiago - Scores goal in win Thiago scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Thiago found space inside the box and applied a one-touch finish in the 76th minute to double Brentford's lead in the weekend duel. He had already scored in cup play and set up goals in two straight league starts, so he's riding a productive stretch, although still a long way from the 22 Premier League goals he scored last season. His nine duels won and five fouls drawn also show how much physical toll he absorbs as the focal point of the attack. He's averaging 2.2 shots (0.6 on target) per game this campaign.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Schade - Draws three fouls in victory Schade generated three fouls drawn, two tackles (zero won) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Schade's effort up front wasn't enough for him to make his mark on the scoresheet, and he lost more than half of his individual duels against Nottingham. The winger has now gone eight successive matches for club or country without a goal or an assist. Still, he remains one of the main attacking elements for a Brentford side that has scored in every match of the 2026/27 season, so the lack of production hasn't cost him his starting spot.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jaidon Anthony - Assists as substitute in win Anthony assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Anthony replaced Dango Ouattara in the 72nd minute and slid a low ball into the center of the box that Igor Thiago converted in the 76th of the game. The former Burnley man has been shuttling between the starting lineup and the bench recently, looking to regain consistency and live up to his potential as an attacking threat. The cameo showed he can still make an impact in limited minutes, and he now has one goal and two assists across 289 minutes in his last five league appearances.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mamadou Sangare - All-around impact against Forest Sangare generated two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Sangare did a little of everything in the middle of the park, though the performance didn't produce many highlights. He has started three consecutive matches across league and cup action and is beginning to settle into the midfield, though his role may be affected by the growing competition for minutes, with Yehor Yarmolyuk returning from suspension and Mikkel Damsgaard now an option as well. Sangare remains without a goal, and his lone assist came in the season opener in August, so his strength is mainly in the defensive work, reflected in an average of 2.9 tackles per game.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Keane Lewis-Potter - Diverse stat line Saturday Lewis-Potter recorded one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Lewis-Potter logged the full 90 minutes against the Tricky Trees, and despite his attacking profile, he stood out more for winning the ball back and helping the hosts secure a clean sheet. The wide player has been used at left-back practically all season, a role that lets him chip in at both ends of the pitch. In terms of direct involvement in the scoresheet, he remains with two goals and one assist across nine EPL appearances.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sepp Van den Berg - Defensive presence in win Van den Berg generated three tackles (one won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Van den Berg helped his team neutralize the opposition by piling up clearances and blocks in Saturday's clash. He has leaned on defensive production since coming back from a groin injury, collecting 17 clearances over three league games and playing the full match in each of the last two. The last result should strengthen the case for keeping the center-back pairing of him and Kristoffer Ajer in place going forward.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Ajer - Posts eight clearances in victory Ajer recorded one tackle (zero won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Ajer played well in his usual defensive role as his side navigated through a favorable contest despite lacking possession this time. He has been a fixture in the middle of the back line, playing every minute of the Premier League campaign so far. His 7.0 clearances and 1.7 interceptions per game rank first and second, respectively, among the squad's regular starters. The clean sheet was the third in nine appearances for the Norwegian, and the busy defensive afternoon fits the profile of numbers he has put up all season.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Caoimhin Kelleher - Keeps clean sheet against Forest Kelleher made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Kelleher was rarely troubled, needing just one reaction to secure his third shutout of the season and end a three-game wait for one. His save totals have been up and down, but he has yet to concede more than twice in any of his nine appearances this season, which points to a steady baseline. His team's defensive strength will be put to the test next week by Brighton, the league's highest-scoring side.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Antoni Milambo - Not available Saturday Milambo (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Milambo is not ready for a return to senior action despite recently joining group training. The midfielder has experienced setbacks during his recovery from an ACL injury and remains without a first-team appearance this season. Coach Keith Andrews' update suggested he was nearing squad contention, but he still needs more preparation before contributing competitively. Brentford continue without another midfield option as he builds his workload.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Misses call Saturday Dasilva (hamstring) is not in the squad for Saturday's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Dasilva is not ready to return to competitive action following his hamstring injury. The midfielder has increased his training involvement and earned praise from coach Keith Andrews but still needs more preparation before rejoining the squad. He remains without an appearance in the 2026/27 season as Brentford continue building his workload. His recent progress is encouraging, although no firm return date has been established.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Antoni Milambo - Working toward return to squad Milambo (undisclosed) has been "in and around" the squad as he makes progress in his recovery, taking part in practice with the team, coach Keith Andrews said Friday, per Nat Haywa...

Impact Milambo has remained sidelined even after recovering from ACL surgery from a prior injury, and he hasn't seen first-team action since September 2025. While his return could finally come soon, it's still unclear how quickly he'll be introduced to the rotation, featuring as a bench option once he's cleared to play. Until then, Mathias Jensen and Mikkel Damsgaard should retain better chances of playing.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Training with team Dasilva (hamstring) has continued to take part in training sessions with the group and is "in and around" the squad ahead of Saturday's meeting with Nottingham Forest, per coach Ke...

Impact Dasilva could be back in action soon after ramping up his fitness levels over the last few days. However, he's yet to make an appearance in 2026/27, so he's likely to see few minutes on the pitch even if he's available against Nottingham. The central midfielder will aim to earn a spot in the rotation with Vitaly Janelt, Mamadou Sangare and Mathias Jensen at some point.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Carvalho - Out until after international break Carvalho (undisclosed) will remain sidelined until after the November international break after suffering a knock a couple of weeks ago, according to coach Keith Andrews, per Jon H...

Impact Carvalho is facing an extended absence after picking up an unspecified knock that has kept him unavailable in recent weeks. The attacking midfielder will miss Brentford's remaining fixtures before the November international break, with his recovery now targeting a return later in the month. Carvalho made an immediate impact in his season debut against Chelsea, scoring in stoppage time after coming off the bench in the 87th minute to help secure a 3-0 victory. However, his limited involvement throughout the campaign means his absence should have little impact on Brentford's preferred starting lineup, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Mathias Jensen remaining the established option in attacking midfield.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Goes 90 minutes in cup clash Damsgaard took two shots (zero on goal) and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's EFL Cup loss to Sunderland.

Impact Damsgaard had been struggling with foot pain but finally got back to playing a complete match in the midweek contest. The playmaker is now a viable alternative to either Mathias Jensen in central attacking midfield or Mamadou Sangare for a slightly deeper position. Additionally, Damsgaard's set-piece ability helps him to push for more of those duties from both Jensen and Vitaly Janelt. The Dane has yet to score or assist for his club this season but recorded two goals and one assist over three Nations League appearances in the previous international break.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Collins - Returns to action against Sunderland Collins played 71 minutes in Wednesday's EFL Cup loss to Sunderland.

Impact Collins made his first official appearance since Sept. 5 after dealing with a calf issue over recent weeks. He worked as the left-sided center-back in place of Kristoffer Ajer, who subbed on for him later in the midweek match and may still continue to start in Premier League in the short term. In any case, Collins' return to play is a great sign given that his defensive strength can boost Brentford's clean sheet potential as soon as he's ready to feature consistently, while offering a reliable source of clearances in terms of fantasy production.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mikkel Damsgaard - Playing through pain Damsgaard has been playing through pain in his right foot but will be available for Wednesday's EFL Cup match against Sunderland, according to manager Keith Andrews. "We've had to...

Impact Damsgaard has played off the bench in Brentford's last two matches, logging 13 minutes in the 2-1 loss to Liverpool and 28 in the 1-1 draw at Hull City. The playmaker has made just three starts in the current EPL campaign, but it sounds as if he has a good chance to remain involved when the Bees take on Sunderland this Wednesday as they'll look to secure a spot in the EFL Cup semifinals.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Da Silva - Building match fitness Dasilva (hamstring) has been involved in training and could be an option for Wednesday's game against Sunderland in the EFL Cup, according to manager Keith Andrews. "Josh was invol...

Impact While Andrews didn't confirm or deny whether Dasilva will be in the squad for the EFL Cup match on Wednesday, it seems the midfielder is undoubtedly trending in the right direction and inching closer to a return. Even though he's yet to feature for Brentford in the 2026/27 season, Dasilva could have an outside chance to crack the bench in midweek for this cup tie.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antoni Milambo - Could be option for EFL Cup Milambo (undisclosed) trained Tuesday and could be an option for Wednesday's EFL Cup match against Sunderland on Wednesday, according to manager Keith Andrews. "Antoni trained with...

Impact Milambo has yet to play for the senior team this season after suffering a few setbacks in his recovery from an ACL injury, but Andrews' latest update puts the midfielder in contention for a spot on the bench in the cup. If he ends up being available, it'd be the first time he makes the bench for a senior team match since the first match of the 2025/26 season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rico Henry - Set for spell out of action Henry is dealing with a hip/quad injury suffered in training a few weeks ago and is expected to remain out until after the international break, Jon Harland of The Hounslow Herald r...

Impact Henry has been out in each of Brentford's last three matches, and this injury was the reason behind his continued absence. Keane Lewis-Potter should continue to start at left-back, while Henry will aim to return to action at some point after the November international break.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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