Brentford to be without trio against Reading
Posted Friday, November 22, 2019 by PA
Brentford will be without injured forward Joel Valencia and suspended duo Julian Jeanvier and Christian Norgaard for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading.
Ecuadorian Valencia suffered a serious shoulder problem during the 3-0 win at Wigan before the international break and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Defender Jeanvier starts a three-match ban after being sent off in the closing stages at the DW Stadium, while midfielder Norgaard collected his fifth booking of the campaign in that match and serves a one-game suspension.
Bees boss Thomas Frank has no other fresh selection concerns, but forwards Nikos Karelis and Sergio Canos (both knee) remain unavailable.
Reading could have loanee Lucas Boye back for their trip to Brentford, after the winger has returned to fitness.
In a further boost for manager Mark Bowen, Lucas Joao returned to training on Thursday.
Jordan Obita is expected to return to training next week, although the Leeds trip is likely to be too soon for the 25-year-old.
Bowen has no fresh injury concerns to deal with following the international break.
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