Mbeumo set for period on the sidelines after picking up ankle injury

Bryan Mbeumo, Brentford's top scorer this season, suffered an unfortunate ankle injury during their recent match against Brighton. The severity of the injury is still uncertain, as he will undergo a scan to determine the extent of the damage. However, it has been confirmed that he will not be able to play in their upcoming game on Saturday and will be out for several weeks. This comes as a blow to Brentford, as they are already without Ivan Toney, who is serving an eight-month ban for breaching gambling rules.

Despite these setbacks, Brentford manager Thomas Frank remains hopeful and determined to find solutions. He acknowledges the importance of Mbeumo and Toney in the team but believes that they will be able to overcome these challenges. Frank is confident in the abilities of his squad and believes that other players are ready to step up and fill the void left by the injured players.

In addition to Mbeumo and Toney, Brentford currently has seven other first-team players sidelined with injuries. Frank expresses frustration but remains positive, stating that they will find a way to cope with the absences. He highlights the progress of Mikkel Damsgaard, who got some minutes in the Brighton game and is improving. Regarding Mathias Jensen, Frank will make a decision within the next 24 hours on whether to push him to be ready or take a more cautious approach and have him prepared for the subsequent match against Aston Villa.

In the league standings, Brentford currently sits in 11th place with 19 points from 15 games. Their next fixture is against Sheffield United, who are at the bottom of the table. Despite the challenges they face with injuries, Brentford will look to secure a positive result and continue their pursuit of a successful season.