Injury update: Mbeumo, Pinnock, Thiago and Wissa | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank expects to have Bryan Mbeumo, Ethan Pinnock and Yoane Wissa available for Saturday’s Premier League game against Everton.

The Bees trio did not feature for their nations during the November international break.

“All of them I expect to be available and ready,” said Frank.

“All three situations are different minor issues. It’s a little bit similar to the last international break when [Mikkel] Damsgaard and [Christian] Nørgaard were called up for Denmark and did not travel but managed to be ready for the next game.

“Sometimes a week’s rest can make all the difference, so I expect them to be ready. We’re very thankful for the cooperation from the three national teams.”

Frank delivered more positive news during his pre-match press conference at Jersey Road.

Igor Thiago played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly on 13 November as a Brentford XI beat Cardiff City 2-1 at Jersey Road, and the striker could make his Premier League debut at Goodison Park.

“Thiago is in a good place and trained very well this week,” Frank revealed. “He will be involved in the squad.”

Fellow forward Gustavo Nunes also played 45 minutes against Cardiff, but Saturday’s game will come “a little bit too early” for the Brazilian.

Defenders Kristoffer Ajer (foot) and Rico Henry (knee) remain sidelined, while Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee) are the west Londoners’ longer-term absentees.