Brentford faces uncertainty in the upcoming season as Thomas Frank’s coaching prowess is put to the test amid fears of a relegation battle for the Bees.
With a quiet transfer window sparking pessimism among fans after three successful Premier League campaigns, a cloud of doubt hangs over west London.
Despite a 16th-place finish last season, Brentford’s retention of key player Ivan Toney, who missed the first half of the previous campaign, provides a glimmer of hope for the upcoming season.
As the Bees prepare for their fourth consecutive season in the Premier League, the question remains: How far can Toney and Frank take the club in 2024/25? Here’s 90min’s preview of Brentford’s campaign ahead.
Brentford, promoted via the play-offs in 2021, has experienced mid-table security in their first two Premier League seasons before slipping to 16th place last year.
Despite their struggles in domestic cup competitions, Brentford aims to improve on their past performances and establish themselves as a consistent Premier League side.
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Premier League
FA Cup
EFL Cup
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Igor Thiago has claimed the number nine shirt, previously worn by Kevin Schade, in the 2024/25 season, while other new signings have a variety of number options.
Number
Player
1
Mark Flekken
2
Aaron Hickey
3
Rico Henry
5
Ethan Pinnock
6
Christian Norgaard
7
Kevin Schade
8
Mathias Jensen
9
Igor Thiago
10
Josh Dasilva
11
Yoane Wissa
13
Mathias Jorgensen
15
Frank Onyeka
16
Ben Mee
17
Ivan Toney
19
Bryan Mbeumo
20
Kristoffer Ajer
22
Nathan Collins
23
Keane Lewis-Potter
24
Mikkel Damsgaard
27
Vitaly Janelt
30
Mads Roerslev
33
Yehor Yarmoliuk
34
Matthew Cox
36
Ji-Soo Kim
40
Ellery Balcombe
*Numbers subject to change before end of transfer window
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