"Brentford were missing striker Igor Thiago in their eventual 2-0 loss to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup this week. The Brazilian has been a revelation for the Bees this season under boss Keith Andrews, recording 11 Premier League goals in 16 appearances. Despite Brentford languishing a little too close to the relegation zone, Thiago is bucking the club's trend by establishing himself as the league's top scorer, behind only Erling Haaland."
"It was therefore a worrying sight for all connected with Brentford and, indeed, those with a Fantasy Premier League interest when the teamsheet for their Carabao Cup visit to the Etihad Stadium dropped with Thiago's name omitted. Naturally, following the defeat, Andrews was asked about the absence ahead of the Bees' upcoming clash against league strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers this Saturday."
Igor Thiago missed Brentford's 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Manchester City through a knock. The Brazilian has scored 11 Premier League goals in 16 appearances and sits second only to Erling Haaland in the league scoring charts. Manager Keith Andrews confirmed Thiago and Jordan Henderson were carrying knocks but remained possible for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dango Ouattara is unavailable while representing Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Andrews selected Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard to lead the attack in the absences. Brentford face a period adapting without two key attacking players.
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