Brentford Forward Bryan Mbeumo Out for Three Months After Ankle Surgery
Brentford will be without Bryan Mbeumo for three months after the forward underwent ankle surgery following an injury sustained during his side’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton last week.
Extended Recovery Time
Mbeumo, the 24-year-old Cameroonian, was initially expected to be out for a few weeks. However, scans revealed the need for surgery to correct the issue, resulting in a longer recovery period.
Unfortunately, this means that Mbeumo will also miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, which is set to begin in mid-January.
Positive Outlook
Head coach Thomas Frank confirmed the operation during his pre-match press conference, stating, “[He’s had an] operation today in the ankle. Out for 12 weeks. Bryan is a positive guy. Everyone that gets a setback, it’s always tough to take but he will come back stronger.”
Impact on the Team
With Mbeumo sidelined and Ivan Toney still suspended, Neal Maupay is expected to lead the line for Brentford.
Mbeumo has been in impressive form this season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in his 15 appearances. His absence will be felt, especially in the absence of Toney, who is still unavailable due to his gambling ban.
Upcoming Match Against Aston Villa
Brentford faces a tough challenge this weekend as they host in-form Aston Villa, who recently moved up to third place in the league standings. Villa’s 1-0 win against Arsenal last weekend showcased their strong form.
Brentford has struggled in recent matches, losing four of their last five league games. Their most recent defeat was a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sheffield United.
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