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Brentford boss Frank excited as Thiago set for playing return

Paul Vegas
Brentford boss Frank excited as Thiago set for playing return
Brentford boss Frank excited as Thiago set for playing returnAction Plus
Brentford boss Thomas Frank says Igor Thiago is set for a playing return next week.

The Brazilian striker will play in a closed doors game as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in preseason.

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"In training today, he was a handful for the other team,” said Frank.

“The centre-backs struggled a bit with him, which is good. That’s positive, and Gustavo (Nunes) looks bright. The two of them will play an in-house game on Wednesday.”

Frank added: “I’m looking forward to getting him in the team, to have extra firepower up front.

“He is a different type to (Yoane) Wissa and Kevin (Schade); he is more of a physical presence, he is even better in the air and even better in the box.

“His way of pressing is very aggressive and intense – he can keep going.”