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Picked for bench Damsgaard (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard was hoping to be an option Sunday, and after some testing, the attacker is a bench option to face the Bees. He should return to the starting XI after seeing some time, with 15 starts in 20 appearances this season, earning four goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Sunday Damsgaard (knee) is questionable for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Keith Andrews. "It was concerning, but they're both pretty good, really. It's nothing...

Impact Damsgaard was taken off the field with an injury in the last match but is already on the mend, with the club deeming he has avoided a significant injury. The club has watched the situation closely, as he is a regular starter, with 20 appearances (15 starts). Some testing is likely to take place ahead of the game Sunday to decide if he can play, with Jordan Henderson as a possible replacement after just returning from an injury of his own.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Exits in first half Damsgaard was forced off the field in the 37th minute of Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest due to an apparent injury.

Impact Damsgaard was forced off the field just a few minutes ahead of halftime Sunday, unable to keep going after suffering an injury. This brings some concern to the club, as they could be without an important player to the club, recording four goal contributions in 20 appearances (15 starts) this season. He was replaced by Dango Ouattara, although Jordan Henderson is a more likely replacement in the starting XI if Damsgaard misses further time.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Provides late assist in victory Damsgaard assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Damsgaard came off the bench in the 77th minute and delivered a late assist to seal Kevin Schade's hat trick in Saturday's win over Bournemouth, while also creating three key chances and nearly adding more assists. The Dane, who was a regular starter early in the season, has now been benched in four of the last five Premier League matches following a disappointing run of form. He now totals one goal and three assists across 16 Premier League appearances this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from cross Damsgaard assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton.

Impact Damsgaard's driven cross setup Brentford's final goal Saturday in their 2-0 victory at Wolverhampton. The assist marked the midfielder's second of the season and first since Oct. 25. versus Liverpool. After a run of nine successive starts between Sept. and Nov., Damsgaard has been named to the Brentford starting XI in just one of their four Premier League fixtures in December.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots, seven crosses in win Damsgaard recorded three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Burnley.

Impact Damsgaard has continued his run as the main set-piece taker for Brentford, having taken three corners against Burnley. He took three shots in this game, which was the most he has taken in a game this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three chances created Damsgaard recorded three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win over Newcastle United.

Impact Damsgaard accounted for at least three chances created for a third time this season. This also marked the third straight game where he delivered at least three crosses, and his second straight outing with at least one accurate cross. Defensively, this was the second time in four outings that he did not earn a tackle won.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Damsgaard assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Liverpool.

Impact Damsgaard provided one assist during Saturday's win, making the most of a day where Brentford had a surprising amount of the ball. The midfielder was excellent on the ball and took a corner during the win over Liverpool. Damsgaard is the top creative option in midfield, but only has a pair of goal contributions in the first seven Premier League matches.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Decent outing against Fulham Damsgaard scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Fulham.

Impact Damsgaard capitalized on a defensive mistake to put Brentford ahead in the 20th minute with a composed finish into the bottom corner. He led the press from the left and remained a threat on counters as the Bees tried to reset after halftime. Damsgaard had an impressive outing despite the defeat, contributing 13 crosses, 10 corners and three tackles to show he remains the main threat for the Bees when fit and available.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns off bench Damsgaard (illness) came off the bench during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard came off the bench Tuesday, as expected with an illness behind him. The midfielder wasn't given a major role but should be fully fit and available for the starting XI against Fulham. Damsgaard went the full 90 in each of the two Premier League games he was fit for.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to squad Damsgaard (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard is back from an illness for Tuesday's clash in the Carabao Cup. He missed out against Chelsea due to the illness but is now fit enough to return just three days later. The short turnaround is a good sign that it wasn't a serious illness, and a good sign that he should be fully fit for a Saturday trip to Fulham.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Damsgaard isn't available to face Chelsea on Saturday due to an illness, manager Keith Andrews confirmed. "There is illness in the camp. [Mikkel] Damsgaard isn't well, and a couple...

Impact Losing Damsgaard is a huge blow for the Bees, as the Danish playmaker is the team's most creative threat in the final third. He'll aim to recover before the team's next game against Fulham on Sep. 20. In his absence, Andrews decided to tweak the tactical scheme and play with three center-backs following the inclusion of Ethan Pinnock in the XI.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sends seven crosses in victory Damsgaard generated one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard delivered an impressive seven crosses in his season debut, a mark he reached a total of six times last year. He also accounted for three chances created in the win, and while none resulted in a goal, the effort showed that he is certainly on the right track for an impactful campaign.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Damsgaard (personal) is back in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Aston Villa.

Impact Damsgaard is back with the team after his surprise absence from the club's season opener due to the birth of his child, with the attacker training with his team. This will clear him for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, where he will likely see the start, a crucial piece of the team if they want to remain in the Premier League.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from opener Damsgaard is not on the team sheet for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Damsgaard has been surprisingly held out of Sunday's opening match of the season for unknown reasons, missing the team sheet despite no notice ahead of time. This will be something to monitor, as the midfielder is set to take on a big role for the Bees this season, leading the pack in the midfield. He will now hope for a return when facing Aston Villa on Aug. 23, with Fabio Carvalho taking his spot Sunday while Antoni Milambo enters the starting XI.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in playmaking role Damsgaard recorded two goals and nine assists across 38 appearances (34 starts) in the Premier League.

Impact Damsgaard recorded only two assists across 49 appearances (16 starts) in his first two seasons with Brentford, but he pulverized those numbers in 2024/25 and had a career-best season while thriving in a playmaking role in the final third. While he operated on the left flank at times, Damsgaard's best moments came when he played as an AMC while being flanked by the duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa on the wings. Damsgaard figures to be a regular for Brentford again in 2025/26 even if the club adds depth in the final third during the summer transfer window.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Highly inaccurate weekend Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Ipswich Town.

Impact Damsgaard began his May with four crosses and perfect accuracy. Over the month's first half, his accuracy has notably declined in that regard. In terms of shots, Damsgaard has been highly inaccurate throughout, getting zero shots on goal with three attempts.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong overall outing Damsgaard had eight crosses, four corner kicks and four tackles in Brentford's 4-3 win over Manchester United Sunday.

Impact The attacker wasn't able to get a goal or assist, but remained the offensive focal point for Brentford in an important victory. Damsgaard should keep up this production against Ipswich Town, a side which has allowed 76 goals in EPL action.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts, logs four crosses Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact On April 2, Damsgaard broke a three-month-long streak of starts because of an illness. Brentford's next game was Sunday, and he returned to the team's starting XI immediately. Damsgaard has attempted more than three crosses in five of his last nine appearances, which yielded a total of 52 crosses (15 accurate) for an average of 5.8 in the category.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting due to illness Damsgaard played 31 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Newcastle after picking up the flu before the game, coach Thomas Frank said in a press conference, per Spo...

Impact Damsgaard couldn't start the game on Wednesday due to not being at 100% after contracting the flu before the match. However, he still made an impact, registering one shot and creating three more chances, bringing his total to 54 chances created in 30 appearances this season. He is expected to return to the starting lineup on Sunday at home against Chelsea.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catalyst for attack in win Damsgaard assisted twice to go with nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Friday's 4-0 victory versus Leicester City.

Impact Damsgaard delivered a team-high nine crosses (four accurate) and three corners Friday while creating three chances and supplying two assists as Brentford ran roughshod of Leicester City in a 4-0 victory. Subsequent to his attacking efforts, the midfielder added one tackle (one won) and one clearance to the team's clean sheet effort over his 72 minutes of play. Damsgaard has supplied three assists and created 14 chances over his last five appearances (five starts).

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Sunday's loss Damsgaard recorded two shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (five accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Damsgaard and his side were shut out Sunday, but he still managed a very productive outing. He recorded a season-high 12 crosses and tied a season high with five accurate crosses. He also created four chances for the fifth time this season. Although his creative production remained very good, he failed to record a shot on target in his sixth straight match. On the defensive end he won five tackles and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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