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Starting against Fulham Jensen (thigh) is starting against Fulham on Saturday.

Impact As expected, Jensen gets the nod in midfield alongside Christian Norgaard and Vitaly Janelt. The Denmark international should play as the more advanced central midfielder in a 4-3-3 system, giving him plenty of opportunities to get involved in attacking sequences.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to start Jensen (thigh) is ready to start for Saturday's trip to Fulham, according to manager Thomas Frank. "He [Jensen]'s ready - that's very positive. He's going to start tomorrow."

Impact Jensen came off with a thigh problem during a clash with Spurs but was able to return to training. The midfielder avoided any major issues and is good to go for Saturday's trip to Craven Cottage. Jensen is the heart of the midfield with a major role creatively and behind the ball.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh problem Jensen, who suffered a thigh problem against Spurs on Sunday, will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's clash with Fulham. Manager Thomas Frank told reporters, "Mathias, we don't kno...

Impact Jensen lasted just 49 minutes before having to exit versus Tottenham. The midfielder started all 37 appearances for the club last season, in which he registered five goals on 23 shots (seven on target), six assists, 158 crosses (53 accurate) and 76 corners. Bryan Mbeumo took two of Brantford's three corners Sunday and could continue to serve as the primary option in that role if Jensen can't play against Fulham.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in second half Jensen was forced off in the second half of Sunday's match against Tottenham with an injury.

Impact Jensen was forced off in the 49th minute being replaced by Mikkel Damsgaard. More information about the extent of the midfielder's injury should be available following the match.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in 2022-23 campaign Jensen recorded five goals, six assists, 23 shots (seven on target), 48 chances created, 158 crosses (53 accurate), 76 corners, 71 tackles, 32 interceptions, 23 clearances, five bl...

Impact Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and David Raya were among the best players for Brentford during the 2022-23 season, but it would be unfair not to include Jensen in that group, either. He started all but one match while being in the top-three in both goals and assists for the club. The Denmark international also started all three matches for his country in the 2022 World Cup, and he should remain a pivotal player for the Bees next season, as he's only 27 years old and entering his prime.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Jensen made replacing Eriksen look so effortless that nobody talks about it anymore Jensen has flourished having the responsibility of pulling the strings and his output has improved dramatically this season

MAY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists opener in win Jensen assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 2-0 victory against West Ham United.

Impact Jensen assisted Bryan Mbeumo's opener in the 20th minute to help them earn the win at home. The midfielder now has six assists in the season, to go with five goals. He also led his side in chances created during the match.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates pair of chances Jensen had four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Liverpool.

Impact Jensen created a pair of chances on four crosses but was held off the scoresheet for a seventh straight match. The midfielder was red-hot to start the Premier League but has cooled down considerably in the run-in. That said Jensen is still in the midst of his by far most productive campaign in England with 10 goal contributions and 45 chances created on 154 crosses (73 corners.)

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends 11 crosses versus Newcastle Jensen recorded one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (seven accurate), five chances created and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Newcastle United.

Impact Jensen had a good offensive performance, but it wasn't enough to avoid the loss at home. The midfielder led his side with a season-high 11 crosses, and also led in chances created. He has five goals and five assists in the season so far.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on day Jensen assisted once to go with five tackles (two won) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Brighton.

Impact Jensen totaled his fifth assist of the season, and his first since Jan 2. He now has recorded a goal and an assist in the last two matches. The midfielder is just two assists away from matching his career high for a single season. Since Feb 4, Jensen has generated three goals, one assist, 30 crosses (10 accurate) and 10 chances created in the last eight games.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Denmark Jensen (knock) played 77 minutes during Thursday's 3-1 win over Finland in Eero qualifiers.

Impact Jensen was active straight away for Denmark, as expected and played 77 minutes in Thursday's. The midfielder avoided any major injury and should be fully fit and available for when the Premier League reconvenes with an April 1 trip to Brighton. He's started every match for the Bees since the World Cup break and that's not expected to end, though he's been an early sub pre-80th minute the last three matches.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine Jensen is expected to be fine after suffering a knock to his hip in Saturday's match against Leicester City, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Nothing serious, a little with the...

Impact Jensen has been a constant in the starting XI this season and that's led to five goals and four assists in 27 starts. His actual health should be made clear if he's played with Denmark over the international break. For now, the thought is that he's fine and will be back in the starting XI out of the break.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester halts losing streak with 1-1 draw at Brentford

Leicester has halted a five-game losing streak in all competitions as Harvey Barnes’ second-half equalizer secured a 1-1 draw at Brentford in the Premier League

MARCH 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Mathias Jensen and Brentford break through v. Leicester City | Premier League

MARCH 18, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores before knock Jensen (knock) came off during the second half of Saturday's one-all draw with Leicester.

Impact Jensen was forced off with a knock, though it didn't appear to be major. The midfielder has the international break to recover before an Apr. 1 trip to Brighton back in the Premier League.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eventual game winner Jensen scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and crossing five times inaccurately during Monday's 3-2 win over Fulham.

Impact Jensen found the back of the net in the 85th minute scoring what would end up being the game winning goal for Brentford. The goal was the fourth in 24 appearances for the midfielder to go along with team-highs in assists, crosses and chances created.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brentford keep Europe on target after beating Fulham in EPL

Brentford has strengthened its bid for Europe by winning a feisty west London derby against Fulham 3-2 in the English Premier League

MARCH 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Mathias Jensen slots Brentford into 3-1 lead over Fulham | Premier League

MARCH 6, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Mathias Jensen stretches Brentford lead over Southampton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Streaking Brentford see off Southampton 3-0 to rise in EPL

Brentford has moved into the English Premier League top six after dispatching Southampton 3-0

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets third goal of season Jensen scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing three times inaccurately and making five tackles (winning three) during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Jensen found the back of the net in the 80th minute scoring his third goal of the season. The midfielder has played well on both sides of the ball this season, leading Brentford with four assists while his three tackles won upped his season total to a team-high 21.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends five crosses versus Leeds Jensen had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), three interceptions and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact Jensen remains busy and productive and has been in good form of late with one goal on four shots, one assist on 16 crosses while also adding five tackles and five interceptions

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Mathias Jensen has stepped up to fill Christian Eriksen's role at Brentford It is no surprise Jensen has been offered a new contract — he is a man transformed with intelligent defending and slick first-time passing

JANUARY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Extends contract with Brentford Jensen has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with the option to further add an additional year, Brentford announced Wednesday.

Impact Jensen has been a locked-in starter for most of this three-and-a-half seasons with Brentford across the Premier League and Championship, and he's tallied two goals and four assists from midfield in this campaign. The 27-year-old has now signed on with the club through 2025/26 at least.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds net in win Jensen scored with his one shot-on-target in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. He also made six crosses ( none accurate).

Impact Jensen was a pivotal playmaker in Brentford's midfield on Saturday. His strike now brings his goal tally to two along with four assists from his 19 appearances (all starts).

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Leicester halts losing streak with 1-1 draw at Brentford

Brentford keep Europe on target after beating Fulham in EPL

Streaking Brentford see off Southampton 3-0 to rise in EPL