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Brentford coach Frank excited by Mbeumo, Wissa & Maupay partnership

Brentford coach Frank excited by Mbeumo, Wissa & Maupay partnership

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is excited by the attacking combination of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa and Neal Maupay, describing them as “very promising”. The Cameroonian, Congolese and Frenchman were instrumental as they had a hand in the goals in the Bees’ 3-0 Premier League over Burnley last week. It was only Brentford’s second win of the season and at a time when the London outfit have...

Nkunku: Chelsea boss Pochettino offers positive fitness update on French forward

Nkunku: Chelsea boss Pochettino offers positive fitness update on French forward

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has offered a positive update on the fitness of Christopher Nkunku ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford on Saturday. The French forward is yet to make his competitive debut for the Blues since signing from RB Leipzig in the summer due to a knee injury he suffered during pre-season. It was believed Nkunku could be out until the new year...

Brentford coach Frank pleased to have Toney back in training

Brentford coach Frank pleased to have Toney back in training

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is pleased to have Ivan Toney back in training even as he continues to serve an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting regulations. The English striker has been out of action since May and will not return to the pitch until January. However, having served four months of the ban, can now resume training and Frank is looking towards having him in...

Premier League: Awoniyi, Mbeumo nominated for August POTM award

Premier League: Awoniyi, Mbeumo nominated for August POTM award

Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi and Cameroon star Bryan Mbeumo have both been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August following their brilliant beginning to the 2023–24 campaign. Awoniyi was in red-hot form in August, helping Nottingham Forest with three goals in their opening three games. The 26-year-old extended his scoring streak to seven consecutive league games going back...

German-Nigerian Schade scores maiden Premier League goal for Brentford

German-Nigerian Schade scores maiden Premier League goal for Brentford

Kevin Schade scored his first goal in the colours of Brentford following Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Fulham at the Gtech Community Stadium. The 21-year-old German-Nigerian is the record signing for the Bees having secured a him for a club-record £22 million permanent transfer from Bundesliga side Freiburg. Schade was on loan with Brentford last season making 18 appearances. He however failed to score in...