Brentford XI vs Newcastle: Predicted lineup and confirmed workforce news
Maupay spent two seasons at Brentford between 2017 and 2019, scoring a career-best 25 league targets within the Championship within the 2018/19 season.
The Frenchman then moved to Brighton and the Everton the place his profession stalled considerably, however Frank re-signed him for Brentford a fortnight in the past and stated he might function in Brentford’s journey to Newcastle on Saturday.
Asked on Thursday in regards to the chance of Maupay that includes in opposition to Newcastle, Frank replied: “I think pretty good. He’ll be involved in the squad. He’s done well.
“He played games for Everton, he was fit, and he played a game behind closed doors in the break and scored a goal, so he’s in a good place. He’s been looking good and trained well.”
“Everyone available for the last game is available again”, Frank added. “It should be good.
“Dams [Mikkel Damsgaard] looks better and we will assess him tomorrow to see how close he is to actually joining the team. There is more than a slim chance [he might be involved]. We will assess him tomorrow.
Shandon Baptiste (shoulder) and Josh Dasilva (hamstring) remain out with “long-term injuries”, with Frank confirming they won’t be obtainable for months.
Predicted Brentford XI: Flekken; Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, Henry; Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Injured: Dasilva, Baptise
Doubts: Damsgaard
Time and date: 5:30pm BST, Saturday September 16, 2023
Venue: St James’ Park