Brentford Manager Thomas Frank Addresses Challenges and Opportunities Ahead of Manchester City Clash”
Thomas Frank addressed the media ahead of Brentford’s Tuesday Premier League clash with Manchester City, sharing key insights:No new injury concerns, but the returns of Aaron Hickey and Kevin Schade are still progressing.
Thomas Frank
Center-back Ethan Pinnock, sidelined with an ankle injury until the international break, poses a challenging absence, and Frank emphasized the difficulty of replacing him.
Reflecting on the defeat to Liverpool, Frank acknowledged Liverpool’s offensive prowess but highlighted the positive aspect of Brentford being the better team in the first half with numerous chances.
Looking ahead to the game against Manchester City, Frank stressed the need to replicate last season’s victory at the Etihad, acknowledging it as a significant challenge but expressing confidence in getting something out of it.
Frank noted that Brentford hit a high defensive level last season but has struggled this year, giving away more goals than usual.
Commenting on Neal Maupay’s reputation as a wind-up merchant after a clash with Kyle Walker in the previous meeting, Frank acknowledged it as part of the game but emphasized the importance of not crossing a fine line.
Regarding Phil Foden, who scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture, Frank praised him, stating that Foden is the closest England has to a potential Ballon d’Or winner due to his influential game-changing abilities.
