Brentford striker Igor Thiago’s availability for Saturday’s Premier League clash against Wolves hangs in the balance. The prolific forward, responsible for 11 Premier League goals this season, was absent from the squad during their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup.
The team also felt the absence of midfielder Jordan Henderson, who recently found the back of the net in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Both players were sidelined due to what were described as minor injuries, leaving the team’s leadership to assess their recovery.
Following the match at the Etihad Stadium, team officials cautiously suggested that both Thiago and Henderson were nearing a return to fitness. The hope is they will be available for selection when Brentford travels to Molineux this weekend.
“They didn’t quite make this one, but they weren’t far off,” a team representative stated. “We’ll see how they are tomorrow and then assess everyone after a demanding 90 minutes.”
The injuries were described as “little knocks” sustained during the previous match against Leeds. Medical staff are currently evaluating the players’ condition, with a final decision on their participation to be made closer to kickoff.
Adding to Brentford’s concerns, Frank Onyeka and Dango Ouattara are unavailable for the Wolves game. Both players have departed to represent their nations – Nigeria and Burkina Faso – in the Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The team will need to carefully manage its resources and rely on the depth of the squad as they prepare for a challenging away fixture. The focus now shifts entirely to preparing for the encounter with Wolves.
