Brentford are set to mark their post-World Cup break return to action in a daunting Premier League showdown with Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bees will head into proceedings hopeful of building on a remarkable result in the club’s final competitive fixture of November, when Thomas Frank and co. emerged from the Etihad Stadium with all three points, courtesy of an Ivan Toney double.
Just who, though, will be at the disposal of boss Frank on Boxing Day?
Below, we take a look at precisely that.
Predicted Brentford line-up vs Tottenham HotspurBrentford team news vs Tottenham HotspurKristoffer AjerInjury/issue: Knee
Status for next game: Unavailable
Manager update: Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer are close, but not close enough yet, but they’re really progressing.
Aaron HickeyInjury/issue: Foot/Ankle
Status for next game: Unavailable
Manager update: Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer are close, but not close enough yet, but they’re really progressing.
Pontus JanssonInjury/issue: Thigh concern
Status for next game: Available
Manager update: ‘Pontus is available for selection.’
Thomas StrakoshaInjury/issue:
Status for next game: Unavailable
Manager update: ‘Thomas Strakosha is also very close.’
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