Frank says his gamers are rising ‘like timber’ in Toney’s absence
Frank says his gamers are rising ‘like timber’ in Toney’s absence


Thomas Frank says his Brentford gamers are rising “like timber” within the absence of the departed Ivan Toney.

England striker Toney joined Saudi Professional League facet Al-Ahli on the finish of final month, ending a summer time of hypothesis relating to his future.

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Toney didn’t play in any of Brentford’s first three Premier League video games this season and the Bees fared effectively in his absence with wins over Crystal Palace and Southampton both facet of a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.

Frank is assured he has sufficient high quality within the squad to manage – particularly as Brentford turned accustomed to enjoying with out Toney whereas he served an eight-month ban final season for breaching betting laws.

Talking forward of Saturday’s journey to Manchester Metropolis, he stated: “He might be missed little doubt about that. I’ll positively miss him and we want him all the most effective for the long run. We all know how it’s when gamers depart, develop or step into new positions.

“We bought good apply final yr. We had two thirds of the season with out him. The gamers have already stepped up they usually’re rising, like timber. 

“Within the dressing room, the gamers must take accountability and be leaders. Ivan was a terrific participant on and off the pitch. Gamers are able to step in. By way of leaders, we have now gamers able to step in.”

How can Brentford cease Haaland?

Premier League video games don’t get any harder than a visit to four-time defending champions Metropolis and Frank is aware of his defenders must pay notably shut consideration to prolific striker Erling Haaland.

Requested how they’ll cease the Norway worldwide, he stated: “It’s near unattainable. Quite a lot of groups have tried to neutralise him. I believe he is a good participant. I believe his motion within the field might be a number of the greatest we have now ever seen. The way in which he anticipates and is consistently on the transfer and targeted and conscious of the place to place himself. That’s high degree.

“He’s so targeted to ensure he instances it in the best second. He’s an honest participant, in the most effective crew on the planet. It’s a high crew however we all know if we hit an excellent degree we are able to make it troublesome for them. 

“We are going to do what we are able to to play an excellent sport however I consider we are able to do one thing.”





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