Brentford have been handed a major injury boost ahead of their visit to Leeds United on Sunday as Rico Henry is set to return from a calf strain.
The injury kept the Brentford left-back out of their 2-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth in their last outing, but Thomas Frank has confirmed that he will be fit for their trip to Elland Road.
“Rico is available and back in training which is good news,” Brentford boss Frank revealed in his pre-match press conference.
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However, Aaron Hickey remains a doubt having not returned to the side in a competitive game since sustaining an ankle ligament problem in training back in October.
The Scotsman did play in Brentford's friendly against Leyton Orient on Wednesday, but it's 'tough-and-go' whether he will be fit enough to make the squad on Sunday.
Shandon Baptiste is nearing a return although it is unlikely he will be involved against Leeds. Elsewhere, ex-Whites defender Pontus Janson and Frank Onyeka remain sidelined despite making progress.
Baptiste has been out of action with a groin injury since October, and Jansson has played just one minute of Premier League action since sustaining his injury in a goalless draw against Bournemouth on October 1.
Onyeka has been out for the Bees since the World Cup break, and last featured in their 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in November.
Brentford predicted XI (3-5-2): Raya; Ajer, Pinnock, Mee; Roerslev, Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney.
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