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Picks up suspension Onyeka will not be available for the club's next match against Wolves on Dec. 27, having received a suspension due to yellow card accumulation after picking up his fifth of the sea...

Impact Onyeka will be sidelined for only the third time this season, having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season, leading to his suspension for one match against Aston Villa. His suspension would've initially been served against Manchester City this Saturday, but due to the CItyzens playing in the Club World Cup and the match being postponed, his ban will instead be served against Villa. The midfielder has picked up a string of starts leading up to his suspension, so his absence will force Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard to most likely end up in the starting spots in the center of the midfield against Aston Villa.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first assist of the season Onyeka delivered an assist, had three shots (one on target), created two chances, made two tackles (one won) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 3-2 win over West Ham.

Impact Onyeka made his second start of the year and ended up being a bug factor for his side to win all three points as he assisted Neal Maupay's opener in the 11th minute and then had several other contributions on both ends of the pitch. A starter in two of the last three, the midfielder has a strong case to remain in the lineup for upcoming matches.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Onyeka generated two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Onyeka made his second appearance in a row, both coming off the bench as he comes back from a leg injury. The midfielder will now have the international break to get fully fit and put himself in contention for more minutes. Even when fit in 2022-23 Onyeka often found himself coming off the bench, with just eight starts in 21 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in friendly Onyeka featured in a closed door friendly against Southampton on Tuesday following his recovery from a leg injury.

Impact Onyeka was an unused sub during Saturday's win over Fulham after not being an option on Aug 13 against Tottenham. He got some minutes in a friendly Tuesday to built up his fitness as he looks to of recovered from his leg injury. The midfield could see another start off the bench during Saturday's clash with Crystal Palace.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Onyeka (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Fulham.

Impact Head coach Thomas Frank said Onyeka was going to be available and such has been the case, but he was not expected to start with Mathias Jensen (thigh), Christian Norgaard and Vitaly Janelt available. He should see minutes off the bench, as he's done it regularly over the last two seasons.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for return Onyeka (leg) is available for Saturday's clash with Fulham, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Frank Onyeka is] ready and available for the game"

Impact Onyeka miss the season opener with a leg injury he suffered during pre-season but is now set for his return. The midfielder has yet to earn a consistent starting role but could see an uptick in minutes during his third campaign with the Bees.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Spurs Onyeka is not in the match day squad to face Tottenham on Sunday.

Impact Onyeka misses out on Sunday's season opener with a leg injury suffered in preseason. The midfielder was a late fitness test, so could be ready to return as soon as nexst week against Fulham.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Onyeka (leg) will face a late fitness test before Sunday's clash with Tottenham, Brentford announced.

Impact Onyeka is set for a late fitness test as he works his way back from a leg injury. There's no guarantee the midfielder will be fit and even when available he isn't a major piece of the starting XI, having made just eight starts in 2022-23.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new Brentford deal Onyeka signed a new, four-year deal with Brentford, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Impact Onyeka has hadn't a major role in his two seasons with the club, but he's still a valuable bench piece and probably would've seen more pitch time last season if it weren't for injury. More starts may be in his future, but he has just 20 combined over the last two campaigns since joining from Midtjylland.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Positive update on injury Onyeka (leg) should be ready for the start of the Premier League season after being forced to subbed off during Saturday's 0-0 preseason draw versus Lillie, according to manager Th...

Impact Onyeka suffered from a leg cramp that forced him off Saturday, however looks to be that it is not too serious and should be available for the opening of the Premier League season against Tottenham on Aug 13. He is expected to have another bench role, making only eight starts in 21 appearances during the 2022/23 campaign, recording just two assists in that span.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers two assists in 2022-23 Onyeka recorded two assists, nine shots (four on target), seven chances created, 20 tackles, 16 clearances, 10 interceptions and three blocked shots across 21 appearances (eight st...

Impact The Nigeria international logged 12 starts during Brentford's debut in the Premier League last season, but he had a reduced role in this past campaign despite playing more than 50 percent of the games. Onyeka can certainly hold his own as a defensive midfielder in the Premier League, but he seems set for another season as a backup with The Bees given the team's depth in the position.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Onyeka assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest.

Impact Onyeka was credited with an assist in Josh Dasilva's goal late in the second half, but he simply set up the play, as the former Arsenal prospect was full responsible for the strike. Onyeka is a bruising defensive midfielder, and as such, he doesn't carry a lot of fantasy upside even if he has assists and shots from time to time.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Wolves Onyeka (hamstring) is in Brentford's match day squad to face Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Impact Onyeka is available Saturday for the first time in exactly one month after recovering from a hamstring injury. He could see some playing time off the bench in midfield against Wolves.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Newcastle Onyeka (hamstring) will remain sidelined for the clash against Newcastle United this weekend, Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed Thursday.

Impact Onyeka will miss another match Saturday with what Frank described earlier this week as "a minor, minor injury" to his hamstring. Onyeka has made just two appearances off the bench for Brentford in 2023.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Onyeka will miss Wednesday's clash against Manchester United with what Brentford manager Thomas Frank called Monday "a minor, minor injury" to his hamstring.

Impact Onyeka has been limited to just two Premier League appearances off the bench since the World Cup break due to a few hamstring issues. Frank is convinced this new injury is minor, but it might be a continuation of what has been plaguing Onyeka since late December.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Onyeka (hamstring) is fit and available to feature against Fulham on Monday, Brentford manager Thomas Frank confirmed in his press conference Friday.

Impact Onyeka has recovered from a hamstring injury he suffered during the World Cup break, and should be in the match day squad for the first time since November on Monday. He had only started four of Brentford's 15 Premier League games in midfield this season prior to his injury.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting March return Onyeka (hamstring) could be available versus Fulham on March 6, ruling him out for the club's next two matches.

Impact Onyeka will have missed nine matches due to his hamstring injury if he is cleared to face Fulham. As a result, the midfielder may have to settle for a spot on the bench the first time out in order to ease his way back to 100 percent. Still, once given the all-clear, Onyeka should be in contention for a place in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Arsenal Onyeka (hamstring) has been in full training with Brentford this week but is "just too short to be involved" in Saturday's clash against Arsenal, manager Thomas Frank said Friday.

Impact Onyeka has not played since before the World Cup, though he is very close to being able to return. He will hope to be fit enough to be available for next weekend's Crystal Palace match.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with squad Onyeka (hamstring) has resumed first-team training but won't be ready to play against Southampton on Saturday. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "It's still too soon, but they a...

Impact Onyeka will be shelved for his sixth straight match, having last featured versus Manchester City on Nov. 12. On the year, the midfielder has made just four starts in 12 appearances, in which he recorded one assist, 13 tackles (nine won) and seven clearances.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks from returning Onyeka (hamstring) is still weeks from getting back onto the pitch with manager Thomas Frank telling reporters Friday, "Onyeka is still a few weeks from potentially being involved...

Impact Oneyka has missed all three matches coming out of the World Cup break and now seems set to miss at least another two, if not more, before being cleared to play. On the year, the midfielder has started just four of his 12 appearances, so he shouldn't be expected to feature prominently in the starting XI even once deemed fit.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Liverpool Onyeka (hamstring) is not in Brentford's match day squad for Monday's clash against Liverpool.

Impact Onyeka will miss a third game Monday due to a hamstring injury. Christian Norgaard, Mathias Jensen and Vitaly Janelt are the starting midfield trio against Liverpool.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Onyeka will be unavailable versus West Ham United on Friday after sustaining a hamstring injury. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Frank [Onyeka] won't play - he's got a hamstr...

Impact Onyeka missed the club's mid-week clash with Spurs due to his hamstring problem and will now be sidelined for a second straight contest. The manager didn't provide a timeline for Onyeka's return, so the midfielder should probably be considered a doubt to face Liverpool on Monday given the quick turnaround.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toney pushes England case in Brentford win over Brighton

Striker Ivan Toney has sent a World Cup message to England boss Gareth Southgate by firing Brentford to a 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Assists in first XI start Onyeka logged one assist on one chance created and added one off-target shot during Friday's 2-0 victory over Brighton.

Impact This was a nice showing for Onyeka, who was in the starting XI after appearing in relief during his squad's last outing. He made the most of the opportunity, delivering a neat assist to Ivan Toney in the 27th minute to help put his team on the board. He was relieved for a fresh set of legs in Shandon Baptiste during the 71st and has now appeared in seven matches this season.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Onyeka was cleared to play, but was an unused sub during their 2-1 loss to Leeds in the season finale.

Impact Onyeka recovered from an ankle injury, but stayed on bench in the season finale. The midfielder wasn't much of a factor in the second half of 2021-22, playing in only four games (two as a starter) since the turn of the year. The midfielder finished with no goals or assists, but made 25 tackles, 14 interceptions and 13 clearances in 20 appearances (12 starts).

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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