Frank provides update on Brentford trio before Arsenal test | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank provided an update on Aaron Hickey, Gustavo Nunes and Igor Thiago ahead of the Bees’ Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday.

Hickey and Nunes featured in Brentford Under-21s’ 2-0 victory over Fleetwood Town last month, while Thiago has been sidelined since December.

“There is no new injury news,” Frank revealed.

“Everyone who was available for Chelsea is available again, so that’s positive.

“The three guys who are getting closer - Hickey, Thiago and Gustavo – are progressing and going in the right direction.

“Gustavo is the closest of the three. Let’s see.”

Rico Henry and Mathias Jensen returned to the squad for the goalless draw with Chelsea.

Josh Dasilva is out with a knee injury, while Fábio Carvalho (shoulder) is unlikely to feature again this season.

Saturday’s opponents Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Asked about the Bees' approach for the game at Emirates Stadium, Frank said: “I would like to play as offensive as possible but we need to defend a bit against Arsenal! Hopefully we can be as much as possible in the middle and high pressure.

“No matter which players they put out there, they will be good players. They play the same style, with the same principles, no matter who is on the pitch. There are a few positional changes, but the overall structure and principles will be the same.”