"Wissa is a very good player, so I am not too displeased that he is not going to be available because it's the nature of competing against teams. Around the transfer window, I was glad when it was closed; it wasn't enjoyable for a lot of people, I would imagine. I think the nature of that deal in particular - there was a lot made around certain aspects of it. Ultimately, they paid a really good fee for a player of a certain age, a really good player, but I think we as a club did pretty well out of that."
"I've been quick to praise the players who haven't played as many minutes as they'd have liked. They've pushed training sessions; today being a really good example. Without that it doesn't materialise on a gameday. I'm really happy with what we have"
Brentford host Newcastle with Brentford sitting 13th and one point above Newcastle. Yoanne Wissa, who moved from Brentford to Newcastle in the last transfer window, is sidelined by a knee injury and will not be available. Brentford view Wissa as a very good player but regard his absence as removing an added edge to the match; the club considers the transfer outcome satisfactory, citing a strong fee. Brentford praise squad depth and training intensity, noting players with fewer minutes have pushed in training. Newcastle arrive after a 3-1 Premier League loss to West Ham and a 2-0 Champions League win over Athletic Club. Brentford lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace in their last league outing. Jordan Henderson captains Brentford and will seek a win over former rivals.
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