Gustavo Nunes - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Heading back from Swansea loan Nunes has returned to Brentford following the conclusion of his loan spell at Swansea City, the club announced.

Impact Nunes had been sent to the Championship after struggling to earn consistent playing time at Brentford, with the loan at Swansea designed to give the playmaker the regular minutes needed to develop his game. He returns to the Bees in time for the 2026/27 preseason with the opportunity to push for a genuine first team role, and the club will assess his progress from the Swansea stint before finalising their plans for the upcoming campaign.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Plays with U21s, fit for Monday Nunes (hamstring) played with the U21s on Wednesday and is an option for Monday's match against West Ham, according to manager Keith Andrews.

Impact Nunes is back in the fold for the club this week, as the attacker was able to take the field for a U21 match during the break and has been cleared for action moving forward. This is excellent news for the attacker who has yet to debut this season, in search of his first minutes in possibly his first appearance on the team sheet this campaign. He only appeared three times all of last season due to injury, so he will hope to remain fit after only a minimal 11 minutes last campaign.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from team sheet Nunes (hamstring) is out for Sunday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Nunes was a late call but appears to have failed his testing, as the attacker is not an option and is missing from the team sheet completely. He will now use the international break to try to return, still having yet to debut this season.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Nunes (hamstring) is a late call for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to his club.

Impact Nunes served with the B team recently, and that has led to a return to team training, now potentially featuring Saturday. However, he will likely need to pass some testing and is a late call, still needing to prove he can take the field. He has yet to feature since a friendly in July, so the club will hope he is available for his debut, but they may keep him out until after the break to be cautious.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for B team Nunes (hamstring) will feature with Brentford's B team, Brentford announced.

Impact Nunes is working his way back and responded well to his first introduction back into team training. He's now expected to start building his match load in the B team. Nunes could be back with the senior team after the international break, potentially as soon as an Oct. 20 trip to West Ham.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be in modified training Nunes (hamstring) will be in modified training for the next two weeks while he builds his fitness, the club announced.

Impact Nunes is still dealing with his hamstring injury and building his fitness. The attacking midfielder is set to follow a modified training program for the next two weeks before likely getting back in team training. His timeline for return remains uncertain but will not happen before those two weeks. That said, his absence doesn't impact the Bees' starting XI since he will likely hold a bench role once fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return next week Nunes (hamstring) is expected to resume team training next week, the club announced.

Impact Nunes was spotted training on grass this week and is expected to return to team training next week after recovering from a hamstring injury. That said, his potential return won't affect the starting XI as he only had a bench role at the end of last season for the Bees.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed on grass Nunes (hamstring) was viewed training on grass again, accoridng to his club.

Impact Nunes was viewed running a few weeks ago and is continuing to boost his fitness, as he was once again viewed running on grass to begin September. That said, the attacker is still needing to get into training with his teammates before a return, leaving his availability after the international break up in the air, but likely leaning towards another game out.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes running drills Nunes (hamstring) is back on the pitch and is completing running drills with the medical staff, according to the club.

Impact Nunes suffered a hamstring injury in late July against Gil Vicente and is continuing his rehabilitation, as he was spotted back on the pitch this week doing running drills. His return is still expected to take time, but his absence is not affecting the starting XI. He is projected to serve in a rotational role once fully fit.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Far from return Nunes suffered a hamstring injury in late July during a pre-season friendly against Gil Vicente and is set for a spell on the sidelines, coach Keith Andrews said to the media, acco...

Impact Nunes is expected to miss several more weeks to recover from the hamstring injury he suffered against Gil Vicente in late July during a pre-season friendly. This is sad news for the attacking midfielder since he has been dealing with several injuries since last season and will miss the start of the 2025/26 season. That said, his absence will not impact the starting XI, since Nunes is expected to have a rotational role once fully back fit.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Nunes has suffered a hamstring injury in Friday's friendly against Gil Vicente, coach Keith Andrews said to the media. "I'm not sure. I've just spoken to him very briefly, but he's...

Impact Nunes has been dealing with injuries during most of the 2024/25 season and could feature for the senior squad in the final stretch of the campaign. The attacking midfielder is likely starting the new season with the same issues, as he suffered a hamstring injury in Friday's friendly in Portugal and will likely miss the rest of the preseason and the start of the 2025/26 season depending on how it evolves.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts for youth team Nunes got the start for Brentford's B team Monday.

Impact Nunes returned off the bench against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday but got back to more playing time with the B team Monday. The attacking midfielder is working back from a long-term injury and is now looking for more minutes consistently.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Nunes (back) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Arsenal.

Impact Nunes was nearing a return Saturday and has returned, with the attacker fit enough for a spot on the bench. This is huge for the defender who has yet to appear this season due to his injury, hoping that he can see the field and possibly make his debut. However, that could be tough in a match expected to be end-to-end.

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Nunes (back) is nearing a return and is a possibility for Saturday's match against Arsenal, according to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. "The three guys who are getting closer...are p...

Impact Nunes is battling his way towards a return from a back injury, as he was deemed close. This gives him a chance of featuring Saturday, possibly ending an injury spell that has kept him out all season. That said, even if he returns, he will likely only see likely only see a bench spot and may not see much time.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Sunday Nunes (back) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Chelsea.

Impact Nunes remains out despite being given a chance to return following match action with Brentford's B team. The attacker has yet to debut this season, but is inching closer to a return.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could go Sunday Nunes (back) has a chance to play during Sunday's clash with Chelsea, per manager Thomas Frank. "The three boys [Henry, Aaron Hickey and Gustavo Nunes] who played for Brentford B [...

Impact Nunes took part in a B Team clash Monday and is now in with a chance to play with the senior team. The attacker is still waiting for his season debut so there's no specific timeline on when he will pass all the checks for his full return.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Features for B Team on Monday Nunes (back) played for the B Team on Monday against Fleetwood Town.

Impact Nunes continues to work his way back from a nagging back injury, and while seeing him on the pitch Monday for the B Team is a nice sighting, he's still not ready to play for the senior squad. He's expected to return at some point in April if his recovery process continues to trend in the right direction.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains, remains out Nunes (back) has trained with the team but remains out, according to manager Thomas Frank, per Sam Tabuteau of the Hounslow Herald. "Gustavo trained with the team."

Impact Nunes is working his way back from his back injury, as after running last week, he was able to train with the team this week. However, he still remains out, needing more time to recover. That said, he will look to return after the break, possibly featuring against Newcastle on April 2.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Running alone Nunes (back) is in running training, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Nunes continues to work back from a back injury, but has now made a return to the grass for running. The forward isn't likely to be anywhere near a return, and until he's back in team training, he's best considered sidelined indefinitely, with a return this season uncertain at best.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains ways away from return Nunes (back) is still not training or on grass, according to manager Thomas Frank, per Sam Tabuteau of the Borough of Hounslow Herald. "He's not on the grass, so it'll take a littl...

Impact Nunes is still battling his fitness, with the attacker having yet to train or even get back on grass since suffering his back injury. This will leave him out for at least a few more weeks, likely not seeing a return until February. He still has yet to debut this campaign, so he will hope to be fit as soon as possible.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still needs time Nunes (back) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Everton as the match comes "a little bit too early," according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Nunes will need around another week before he is fit for a return, with the attacker being sidelined for another week, delaying his season debut. However, the positive news is he is close to fit, likely only needing a week or two more. Once he does return, the attacker will likely see a rotational role.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes in friendly Nunes (back) was able to play in a closed door friendly against Cardiff on Wednesday.

Impact Nunes returned to the pitch in a friendly Wednesday after playing 45 minutes for Brentford. This is a sign a relief as his back injury was deemed serious just last month, therefore could see a come back to the Premier League as early as Nov 23 versus Everton.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Running individually Nunes (back) is running individually, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Both of them are running around on the pitch, but not with the team. That's positive."

Impact Nunes is working individually, running and keeping his fitness up. His back injury was deemed a serious one earlier in October, and he remains some way from full fitness. The winger is more likely to return after the November international break as he continues to work towards full fitness.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury deemed serious Nunes (back) will be out for a significant period of time, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Gustavo] Nunes is a longer-term one."

Impact Nunes suffered a compound fracture in his back and is expected to be sidelined for a significant period of time. The winger joined the club in the offseason as one for the future, and is one for the future more than anything else.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers stress fracture in back Nunes is set to miss out on the next couple of weeks due to a minor stress fracture in his back, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Gustavo is a player I believe can help us soon...

Impact Nunes has missed out on the start of the season with his issues and will continue on that path for the next few weeks, as he continues to suffer from a stress fracture. This is unfortunate news for the attacker, although a return is on the horizon. That said, he will likely miss out until the end of the month, hoping to see his return sometime in October.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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