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Option for weekend Flekken (leg) took part in team training this week and will be an option for Sunday's match against Liverpool, according to the club.

Impact Flekken looks to be healthy and set for action on Sunday after taking part in full training this week. He had suffered a dead leg in last weekend's contest against West Ham, but the injury seems to be behind him now. If he is listed to the match-day squad, expect him to make the starting XI, with Thomas Strakosha returning to the bench.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dead leg leads to early exit Flekken was forced off the pitch in the 46th minute of Saturday's match against West Ham after picking up a dead leg in the first half, according to manager Thomas Frank.

Impact Flekken was taken off the pitch in Saturday's match due to a slight knock he received in the first half, leading to a dead leg. It shouldn't leave the goalie sidelined for too long, as it is a very minor injury. Thomas Strakosha replaced the Dutch keeper but will most likely return to the bench against Liverpool in their next match, with Flekken's injury being minor.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Flekken registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Chelsea.

Impact Flekken has held his second clean sheet in a row to give him three on the season. He's also allowed five goals in the last five matches, making just seven goals in that span. The keeper will face off against West Ham on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet with one save Flekken recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Burnley.

Impact Flekken was hardly challenged in Saturday's win, as he only witnessed six shot attempts, one of which made its way to goal. His only work took place just before the halftime whistle, when he stopped a shot from outside of the box. The clean sheet marks the second of the season for Flekken, who also has 18 saves and 10 goals against through eight appearances on the year.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Standing between posts Flekken (illness) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact As expected, Flekken gets the nod here since he's fully fit and available after recovering from appendicitis that ruled him out for the final match before the international break. He's allowed eight goals on 11 saves in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fit Saturday Flekken (illness) is fit for Saturday's clash with Burnley, Brentford announced.

Impact Flekken is fully fit and available after recovering from appendicitis that ruled him out for the final match before the international break. With Flekken set to return back to the starting XI Thomas Strakosha will return to the bench, where he has been the backup early in the Premier League.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Flekken is not in the match day squad to face Manchester United on Saturday due to illness.

Impact Flekken misses out on Saturday's match after coming down with an illness in the buildup. Thomas Strakosha will make his season debut for Brentford in goal in Flekken's absence.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves match with no saves Flekken made no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest.

Impact Flekken played his first match this season without making a save while conceding one Sunday. He's allowed eight goals on 11 saves in the last five matches. The keeper will make a trip to Manchester United for the next game on Saturday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Flekken made three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Everton.

Impact Flekken was put to the test early and conceded the first goal of the match in just the sixth minute of action. The barrage did not stop as Everton registered 18 shots, including six on goal. Flekken did his best to save three shots in the match but it was not enough, as he conceded two more goals, bringing him up to a total of nine goals against through six games this year.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in loss Flekken had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Newcastle United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Flekken managed one save but could not keep the doors shut, as conceding just one goal was enough to see his side on the losing end. Flekken is now up to a total of 14 saves and six goals conceded through five games this season. Up next for Brentford is a meeting with Everton.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in draw Flekken completed three saves and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Flekken saved three of the five shots he faced on-target on Saturday. The Dutchman has been a solid addition to the Bees defense, they have not lost a game that he has played in since joining them from SC Freiburg in the summer. He will likely have a tougher test in Brentford's next against Newcastle at St James' park. The Magpies have lost their last three and will be hungry to make amends in front of their home fans. From four appearances he has conceded five (1.3 per game), completed 13 saves (3.3 per game, 72 percent) and produced one clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One conceded in draw Flekken made four saves and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Impact Flekken made an excellent double save to preserve his sides lead. However, he was partly at fault for the eventual equalizer after a mix up with teammate Nathan Collins. Despite his error, he has made a strong start to life in the Premier League, making ten saves in three games. He next comes up against Bournemouth on Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet in win over Fulham Flekken recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Fulham.

Impact Flekken had a quiet day in net, saving both shots on target while picking up his clean sheet in Saturday's match. This was a much needed bounce back game for the Dutch keeper after being under immense pressure and allowing two against Tottenham in the season opener. The 30-year-old will have a decent chance at another clean sheet in his next match as Brentford takes on Crystal Palace.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comfortable with crosses and pinpoint passing: Assessing Mark Flekken's Brentford debut On the evidence of Flekken's performance on his debut against Spurs, he does not appear overawed by replacing the brilliant David Raya

AUGUST 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Concedes twice in debut Flekken made four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Flekken made his debut for Brentford Sunday and conceded two goals versus one of the league's most prolific attack. He conceded both in the first half, one off a powerful header following a corner and another outside the box strike by Emerson Royal. He faces a slightly easier matchup Saturday at Fulham, a side which scored once in the first match versus Everton.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford sign goalkeeper Mark Flekken as David Raya exit nears Brentford have announced the signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken ahead of the likely summer departure of David Raya.

MAY 31, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brentford sign Freiburg goalkeeper Flekken Brentford have signed goalkeeper Mark Flekken from Bundesliga side Freiburg. The Netherlands international, 29, arrives on a four-year deal,...

MAY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mark Flekken: Brentford sign Freiburg goalkeeper in £11m deal as David Raya price set at £40m Brentford have completed a £11m deal for Freiburg goalkeeper Mark Flekken; the Dutch international has signed a four-year contract with the...

MAY 31, 2023 • SKY.COM

Signing with Brentford Flekken has signed a four-year deal with Brentford away from Bundesliga side Freiburg.

Impact Flekken makes the move to the Premier League after two quality seasons in Germany, the most recent one in which he grabbed 13 clean sheets in 34 starts. He's set to take the spot of David Raya, who seems likely to sign elsewhere this summer. Raya was a standout in net for the Bees and Flekken will hope to replicate that behind a back line that managed 12 clean sheets in 38 matches last season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Flekken conceded two goals and made four saves in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Frankfurt.

Impact Flekken made good saves to deny Randal Kolo Muani and Michael Gregoritsch but was unable to stop a Kolo Muani's header and Eric Junior's close-range finish. Flekken has had his best top-flight season in terms of clean sheets with 13, but his worst in terms of goals conceded with 44.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in clean sheet Flekken kept a clean sheet while making two saves during Friday's 2-0 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Flekken helped Freiburg claim all three points by shutting out Wolfsburg on Friday. The clean sheet was the 13th in 33 appearances for the keeper while his two saves upped his season total to 105.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes zero saves in loss Flekken had no saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Union Berlin.

Impact Flekken had a game to forget, conceding in all four shots he faced during the 90 minutes. That was the first time in the season he failed to make a single save. The goalkeeper will look to bounce back against Wolfsburg on Friday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Flekken conceded one goal and made four saves in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leipzig.

Impact Flekken had kept two consecutive clean sheets in the Bundelsliga before conceding five when these two teams met in the cup in midweek. This was a much more even encounter, but there was nothing Flekken could do to stop Kevin Kampl from netting the winner. Freiburg next face Union in another vital match in the race for the top four.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in road win Flekken made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over 1. FC Koln.

Impact Flekken had a great outing to help them earn the important win on the road. The goalkeeper secured his 15th clean sheet in the season, while matching his third-most saves so far. He will now look to keep the momentum against RB Leipzig on Saturday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three-save clean sheet Flekken recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Schalke.

Impact It took a while, but Flekken finally has his first clean sheet since March 4. The goalkeeper will try to maintain another clean sheet during his next appearance, currently scheduled at 1. FC Koln on Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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