# Bryan Mbeumo: Taking on the Responsibility of Scoring Goals in the Absence of Ivan Toney
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has recently told Football Focus that he feels a responsibility to score more goals in the absence of Ivan Toney. Mbeumo also discussed how his hobbies help him to switch off from football.
## Mbeumo Discusses His Responsibility to Score Goals
Mbeumo is a 21-year-old French forward who joined Brentford in 2019. He has been a key player for the Bees this season, scoring 11 goals in all competitions. With Brentford’s top scorer Ivan Toney out injured, Mbeumo has taken on the responsibility of scoring goals.
Speaking to Football Focus, Mbeumo said: “Ivan is an important player for us and he scores a lot of goals. When he’s not here, I feel like I have to take on more responsibility and score more goals. It’s something I’m working on and I’m trying to improve.”
Mbeumo has been a key part of Brentford’s success this season, helping them reach the Championship play-off final. He is confident that the team can achieve promotion to the Premier League, saying: “We have a good team and we’re confident in our ability. We believe we can go all the way and get promoted.”
## How Mbeumo Switches Off From Football
Playing professional football can be a demanding job, with players having to juggle training, matches, and media commitments. To help him switch off from football, Mbeumo has taken up a number of hobbies.
He said: “I like to play video games and watch movies. It helps me to relax and switch off from football. I also like to go out with my friends and just have fun. It’s important to have a balance between football and other activities.”
Mbeumo also revealed that he likes to listen to music when he’s not playing football. He said: “Music is a big part of my life. I like to listen to it when I’m relaxing or when I’m travelling. It helps me to stay focused and motivated.”
## Watch Football Focus on BBC One
To find out more about Bryan Mbeumo and Brentford, watch Football Focus on Saturday 26 August at 12:00 BST on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. You can also get all the best Brentford content right here (external site).
Brentford are one of the most exciting teams in the Championship and they will be hoping to achieve promotion to the Premier League this season. With Bryan Mbeumo taking on the responsibility of scoring goals in the absence of Ivan Toney, they have a great chance of achieving their goal.