Brentford boosted by Dasilva return as Thiago targets crucial goals
Brentford reportedly open talks with a West Ham player’s camp, with David Sullivan seeking about £26m for a deal.
Brentford chase Europe, facing Crystal Palace then Liverpool. Josh Dasilva returns from long knee lay-off after three surgeries and thanks fans in an emotional message.
After a 4-2 loss at Aston Villa, Slot says Liverpool must beat Brentford to secure Champions League. Watkins hit two, McGinn scored, Van Dijk netted both for Liverpool. Nine absentees cited. Livescore
Predicted Brentford XI vs Crystal Palace: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Jensen; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago. Carvalho out with ACL. Thiago targets 23rd league goal.
Juventus target Brentford’s Michael Kayode and Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini in a defensive rebuild, with fees of about €30m and €35-40m respectively under consideration.
Oliver Glasner hails Brentford’s consistent pathway, smart signings and Player of the Season nominee, praising Igor Thiago’s scoring, aerial threat and penalties as they compete for Europe.
Palace may still field strong XI at Brentford despite Conference League focus, with Mateta, Sarr and Pino in attack and Wharton, Kamada key in midfield; Munoz and Mitchell at wing-back.
