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Suffers apparent ankle injury Norgaard departed Friday's FA Cup match against Wolverhampton due to an apparent ankle injury.

Impact Norgaard was the victim of a nasty challenge by Joao Gomes in midfield as both players were hustling for the ball, and the Wolverhampton midfielder got sent off due to the infraction. The severity of the injury remains to be seen, but Brentford will be cautious here since Norgaard is a reliable starter in midfield for the Bees. Brentford's next game in the Premier League will come against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 20.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Norgaard served his one-match ban and is eligible to return for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United.

Impact Norgaard was shown a fifth yellow card last time out and is now eligible to return for Saturday's clash. The midfielder will be an option to get back in the starting XI, potentially replacing Yegor Yarmolyuk in the starting XI after Wednesday's mid-week clash with Brighton.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Norgaard generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Norgaard will serve his first suspension of the season after picking up his fifth yellow card. He has started and played the full 90 minutes in the last nine games, totaling one goal while also logging in 27 clearances and 23 tackles. Vitaly Janelt could see a move into the midfield, with Mads Roerslev an option to slide into left back for Wednesday's trip to Brighton.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Norgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30th...

Impact Norgaard was busy in ever aspect of Sunday's match and put together some strong passages of play. He couldn't find end product though and his yellow card limited his tackling in the second half. Norgaard has some upside going forward, but that mostly comes against easier opponents. Norgaard's assist-upside will be stronger when Ivan Toney returns from suspension as he has created 12 chances this season without an assist.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of season Norgaard scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Norgaard got his first goal of the season after totaling four shots (one on target) Sunday. It was also his first league goal since August of last season. The midfielder has started all seven matches thus far, generating a goal with 20 tackles (14 won), eight interceptions and seven chances created thus far.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard heads Brentford in front of 10-men Forest | Premier League

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Creates two chances Norgaard registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Norgaard has grown into the season and showed an all-action performance during Saturday's draw. The midfielder isn't likely to do too much creatively, but offers plenty on both sides of the ball and has played every minutes in the final two matches before the international break.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Norgaard picked up an assist and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Norgaard set up Kevin Schade's goal with a wonderful cross-field pass and created more goal-scoring opportunities than any of his teammates. He was solid out of possession, winning three of his fgour tackles. The midfielder managed one goal and three assists last season in an injury-hit campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In contention Sunday Norgaard is in contention to play during Sunday's Premier League opener against Tottenham, manager Thomas Frank confirmed.

Impact Norgaard has been active in friendlies after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury to close out 2022-23. The midfielder would be a crucial part of the first team if deemed fit enough to start, though it seems more likely than not he finds his way onto the bench Sunday.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Norgaard (Achilles) will not play again this season, manager Thomas Frank confirmed.

Impact This was always thought to be the case for Norgaard once he was injured and with Brentford fighting for nothing in the table. It's a good time for others to get playing time as the season winds down after another solid campaign for Norgaard. He didn't see as much time as the prior campaign due to two injuries but still finished with one goal and three assists in 22 league appearances (21 starts).

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play again this season Norgaard (Achilles) will miss this weekend's clash against Liverpool, and Brentford manager Thomas Frank said Thursday that he thinks it will be "difficult" for him to return by th...

Impact Norgaard has missed his side's last two games with an Achilles problem, and he might not be able to feature again in this campaign. Mikkel Damsgaard, Josh Dasilva, Frank Onyeka and Shandon Baptiste could all see starts in midfield while he's out.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss out Saturday Norgaard (Achilles) won't be available versus Nottingham Forest on Saturday and could be in danger of missing the rest of the season. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "The late...

Impact Norgaard will be on the shelf for the second straight contest due to his Achilles problem. At this point, the midfielder's 2022-23 season should be considered questionable at best based on the manager's comments. Still, if Norgaard does return, he figures to be a near-lock for the starting XI considering he has featured in 21 of his 22 appearances this season.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Wednesday Norgaard (leg) will not make the trip with the team for Wednesday's match against Chelsea, confirmed manager Thomas Frank. "Christian will not be available. He's got some issues wi...

Impact Norgaard had to be brought off at halftime with an Achillies injury, and will likely miss a few more matches with the status of his return unclear. After making 17 starts in a row, his absence will cause changes to the midfield, with Vitaly Janelt and Mikkel Damsgaard the expected starters alongside Mathias Jensen.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off at half time Norgaard (leg) was brought off at half time for precautionary reasons, manager Thomas Frank told reporters.

Impact Norgaard was brought off with what appeared to be a leg injury though it seems he likely avoided a serious issue. Norgaard has been an absolutely nailed-on starter and barring any sort of major injury figures to be right back in the starting XI for a Wednesday trip to Chelsea.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Norgaard had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Norgaard set up Ivan Toney in the 32nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the third of the season for the midfielder, the second most on the team in his 16 appearances.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Norgaard: Little things making big difference for Brentford | Premier League

MARCH 7, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ref Watch: How did VAR get Christian Norgaard offside wrong? Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher analyses VAR referee Lee Mason's decision for Brentford's goal against Arsenal.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • SKY.COM

Sets up Toney's goal Norgaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Arsenal. In addition, he was given a ye...

Impact Norgaard used his aerial ability twice to make an impact on the sequence that led to Ivan Toney's goal, as he was two aerial battles and then set up a ball toward the middle that found Ivan Toney near to the goal. Norgaard's role as a defensive midfielder doesn't carry a lot of upside, but he can be a threat on set-piece situations and showed just that in this sequence. It was his second assist over his last seven outings.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensive performance in win Norgaard engaged in three tackles, two interceptions, blocked a shot and managed to place a shot-on-target in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth.

Impact Norgaard, the captain, controlled his team well from the center of midfield. He was successful in neutralizing a series of Bournemouth attacks and contributed one of the four shots that Brentford managed on-target. From nine appearances (eight starts) he has contributed a goal and an assist. There is a good chance he will be able to increase his tally in the Bees next against Leeds. The Peacocks have only managed to deliver one clean sheet in their last eight EPL matches.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rare assist Norgaard had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Monday's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Impact Norgaard set up Ivan Toney in the 54th minute assisting Brentford's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder in just his sixth appearance.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fit following break Norgaard is ready for more minutes coming out of the World Cup break, according to manager Thomas Frank. "It is good that he got his World Cup minutes. He is coming back and lookin...

Impact Norgaard got five minutes at the World Cup and played in a couple matches for Brentford before the break, so he should be pretty close to full fitness. Prior to injury, he started the first four matches of the season and if Frank deems him to be fit Boxing Day, he could be in the XI once again, taking the place of someone like Frank Onyeka.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes in Carabao Cup Norgaard played the first half of Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Gillingham.

Impact Norgaard made his return from a long-term Achilles injury and the midfielder was able to play the first half. Norgaard was moving well and seemed to be fully healthy, giving him a chance to return for Saturday's trip to Manchester City. Norgaard is also playing for one of the final five spots in the Danish national team.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set for Carabao Cup start Norgaard (Achilles) will start Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Gillingham, Brentford announced.

Impact Norgaard will make his first return to action since picking up an Achilles injury in August. The midfielder could see a role during the final Premier League game before the World Cup break, a Saturday trip to Manchester City.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad to face Forest Norgaard is not in the match day squad to face Nottingham Forest due to an Achilles injury.

Impact Norgaard was deemed to be available on Friday, but ultimately misses out on Saturday's match. The midfielder returned to training in the buildup so likely should return next week against Manchester City.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Forest Norgaard (Achilles) has been declared fit and available for Saturday's trip to Nottingham Forest.

Impact Norgaard hasn't played in over two months but is on track to be ready if needed in Saturday's game. He scored once in four starts before suffering an injury and could remain worth tracking if he keeps up his solid activity on both ends of the pitch.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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