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Gets more run with U21s Thiago started Tuesday's match with the U21s after playing 18 minutes off the bench Saturday against Everton.

Impact Thiago continues to ramp up his fitness and he could be an option to start in upcoming games if Thomas Frank deems him worthy. The summer signing missed the first three months of the season with a knee injury and now provides the Bees with a different type of attacker in the front, meaning minutes for someone like Yoane Wissa could dip.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns on bench Thiago (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's trip to Everton.

Impact Thiago is back on the bench, as expected after finally making his return from a serious knee injury. It's not clear if he will play a large role in his first full season with Brentford, especially with Bryan Mbeumo in good form.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Set to make team sheet Thiago (knee) is set to be an option for Saturday's match against Everton, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Thiago is in a good place and trained very well this week. He will be...

Impact Thiago is set to suit up for the first time this campaign, with the forward finally ready for his return after undergoing meniscus surgery earlier in the season. This is a big moment for the Brazilian, as these will also be his first minuets with the Bees if he sees the field. That said, he will hope to get some time in the match, as he is likely to only see time off the bench to begin.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly as expected Thiago played 45 minutes in a closed door friendly match against Cardiff.

Impact Thiago made a huge step in his recovery as he got minutes on the pitch for the first time in a closed door friendly. This puts him in a very good position to make his season debut against Everton on Nov 23, with an extra week to work on fitness.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set to appear in closed door match Thiago (knee) is set to appear in a closed door match during the international break as he is expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Everton, reports Lyall Thomas of Sky Sport...

Impact Thiago has been working individually on the grass and is now ready to take it to the next step and get some action on the pitch in a closed door match for Brentford during the international break. If all goes well, the forward will make his much anticipated team debut on Nov 23.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Thiago suffered a knee injury that derailed the start to his time in Brentford. He's not back with the team yet, but he is back running individually, a good step in his recovery and a good sign for his fitness moving forward.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Starts rehabilitation Thiago (knee) has started his rehabilitation process, according to manager Thomas Frank. "[Thiago] is progressing, but it's still too far away for me to be excited about him coming...

Impact Thiago looks to still be some way away from a return despite starting his rehabilitation process, as he hasn't trained on grass yet. He isn't expected to return until late November, so he is on pace for his current timetable. That said, he will look to start training soon, hoping he can move that return date up a bit if everything goes well.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent successful knee surgery Thiago underwent meniscus surgery on his knee and is set to de sidelined until late 2024.

Impact Thiago's start to his Brentford career will be put on hold after injuring the meniscus in his knee. This is set to keep him out for a few months as the forward is not expected to return until November, the earliest. He signed from Club Brugge, where he scored 16 goals with two assists in 26 appearances in the Belgian Pro League.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers meniscus injury Thiago suffered a meniscus injury in Thursday's freidnly agasint AFC Wimbledon, according to his club.

Impact Thiago is off to a tough start with his new club, as in the pre-season before his first season with Brentford, he has suffered a meniscus injury. The extent of the issue is not known at the moment, with the forward still waiting to undergo scans. However, he is likely to miss at least some time, with a return before the start of the campaign looking doubtful. On the bright side, he did score a brace against Wimbledon before his injury.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Igor Thiago? How long have Brentford tracked him? Is he Ivan Toney's replacement? There is a lot of uncertainty swirling around Brentford at the moment, but they do at least know they can call on the Brazilian next season

MARCH 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brazilian striker Igor Thiago signs for Premier League club Brentford

Brentford has completed the signing of Brazilian striker Igor Thiago from Club Brugge

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS