Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank believes his aspect can be all the higher for Wednesday’s Carabao Cup run-out in opposition to Chelsea, despite the fact that they misplaced.
The Bees’ hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the competitors have been dashed as they conceded twice within the final 10 minutes to go down 2-0 to Thomas Tuchel’s aspect on the Brentford Neighborhood Stadium.
After two Premier League postponements for coronavirus-related causes, nevertheless, Frank was merely glad to be again in motion.
“I believe the sport was crucial for us to stand up to hurry,” stated the Dane, whose aspect journey to Brighton on Boxing Day. “After six says the place we couldn’t prepare – sure they have been operating however it’s not the identical – you noticed the influence of that when coaching (resumed).
“There have been fairly a number of of the gamers that didn’t really feel that recent and have been struggling in sure spells. They obtained via it as a result of it was solely six days however now the system simply obtained that enhance and they are going to be able to go on Boxing Day.”
The sport on Sunday can be Brentford’s first league outing in 16 days after video games in opposition to Manchester United and Southampton have been referred to as off following Covid-19 outbreaks at golf equipment.
Frank has confirmed there have been no new optimistic instances amongst his squad this week.
He stated: “We had the 13 (final week), then on Saturday one (extra). Since then none, so all damaging.”
Frank is hopeful major striker Ivan Toney can be prepared to begin on the Amex Stadium.
The 25-year-old, who has scored 5 objectives this season, returned as a second-half substitute in opposition to Chelsea having been one of many gamers to have contracted the virus.
Talking at a press convention, Frank stated: “Let’s see, however it’s no secret that if he’s match and out there I wish to begin him and attempt to play him as many minutes as potential.”
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