Prior to Brentford’s Premier League match against Wolves, the team will be updated, along with information on Pedro Neto and Mathias Jensen’s injuries.
“Wolves are set to face Brentford at Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League on Wednesday, December 27, marking the first of two festive fixtures, followed by a home match against Everton on Saturday, December 30.
Gary O’Neil’s team enters the game with momentum, having secured a 1-0 home victory against Chelsea, a rare Christmas Eve Premier League match. Despite initial objections, the hosts emerged victorious, courtesy of Mario Lemina’s decisive header. This win sets the stage for the festive period.
Brentford enjoys a break due to Manchester City’s Club World Cup involvement, leading to a rescheduled match against the Citizens. Their last game against Aston Villa on December 17 resulted in red cards for Ben Mee and Boubacar Kamara. Mee’s three-game ban will commence against Wolves.
Wolves, having no new injury concerns after the win against Chelsea, face the challenge of managing a small squad through rotation to maintain fitness.
Following their Christmas Eve game, Wolves will undergo at least one full training session on Boxing Day. The clash raises questions about whether Brentford’s mid-season rest or Wolves’ match fitness will play a crucial role. Here’s the latest injury and team news for both Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of their upcoming match.”
Pedro Neto (Wolves) – doubt
Following a couple of months out with a hamstring problem, Neto could make a return to the matchday squad shortly. He didn’t play against Chelsea, but Brentford remains a real possibility. Photo: Getty Images
Pedro Neto – doubt (continued)
Gary O’Neil said on December 22: “If he isn’t in the matchday squad for Chelsea, it doesn’t mean there’s been a setback, it just means he hasn’t been able to tick off all the things. “He’s really close, but with the nature of the injury, being close is still not enough. We need to make sure that he’s right, but if everything goes perfectly between now and then, I am hopeful that he will be seen before Christmas.” Photo: Getty Images
Jonny Otto (Wolves) – out
The versatile defender has been separated from the first-team group following a bust-up in training. As it stands, Jonny won’t play for Wolves again. Photo: Getty Images
Rico Henry – out
Suffered a ‘significant’ knee injury in September against Newcastle United. He’s likely to miss the remainder of the 2023/24 campaign.
t of his three-game ban against Wolves.
Bryan Mbuemo – out
Out for three months after an operation on his ankle. Suffered the injury against Brighton & Hove Albion. Photo: Getty Images
Bryan Mbeumo – out (continued)
Thomas Frank said on December 15: “He will not participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. Bryan is a positive guy. It’s tough to take, but he will come back stronger. He has a very good mindset.” Photo: Getty Images
Joe Hodge (Wolves) – out
The Irishman is expected back in the near future following surgery on his shoulder but the Brentford match is likely to be too soon. Photo: Getty Images
Aaron Hickey – out
Suffered a hamstring injury in training in mid-November, and won’t return until mid-January.
Joshua Dasilva – out
He has been out since November with a thigh injury. Tipped to return for Brentford’s FA Cup tie. Photo: Getty Images
Craig Dawson – available
Forced off with an injury against Chelsea. His departure resulted with 11-minutes of stoppage time. A gash across the knee is the full injury as Gary O’Neil painted it. Photo: Getty Images
Craig Dawson – available (continued)
‘It’s a really deep cut across the patella, so a tricky one for him,’ the Wolves boss told Sky Sports. ‘He’ll be fine, I’m told, they’ve stitched it up and it will heal no problem. ‘The medical team tell me he’ll be fine for Brentford in a couple of days, but just where it is on the knee if he’d have carried on it would have kept opening up
Aaron Hickey – out (continued)
Thomas Frank said on Nov 04: “It’s a hamstring injury that he picked up on Thursday, and it will be a long one. Unfortunately, he will definitely be out for the rest of this year.” Photo: Getty Images
Ben Mee – out
Ben Mee was red carded against Aston Villa for a dangerous tackle, and will serve a three-game ban. As Brentford’s game with Manchester City was postponed due to the latters Club World Cup involvement, he won’t return now until mid-January. Photo: Getty Images
Ben Mee – out (continued)
Thomas Frank said on December 17: “I think the red card is not a red card when you look back at it. The game is a little bit gone, back in the day – yellow, no problem. Even this when you look back – only a yellow.” Photo: Getty Images
Ivan Toney – out
The England striker is currently serving a ban due to the breach of betting rules
