The day before, the GPG (quick off the mark and on the money, as ever) had already published a post saying that it was an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury. As we’ve seen so many times before, that’s not the sort of thing you can just jog off with five minutes on the anti-gravity treadmill. Their take being Rico is out all season and given the nature of these things, in conjunction with Neil’s subsequent update, don’t be hoping for any miracle cures. That’s for sure.
The GPG made a post the day before stating that it was an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury, as usual being quick to react and accurate. That’s not the kind of thing you can just jog off with five minutes on the anti-gravity treadmill, as we’ve seen so many times before. They argue that because of the nature of these issues and Neil’s subsequent update, Rico will be out of commission for the entire season. That much is true
It’s a crushing setback for Rico. Only Gareth Southgate knows why he hasn’t been called up for the England team despite being in the best shape of his life. Sadly, that goal will now have to wait until the following season and, let’s be honest, a different national team management. I’m confident that at the start of season 24/25, there will be a shift at the top barring an exceptional showing at the Euros in the next summer.
Another topic for another day is England. Rico and The Bees are the only subjects of attention right now. Naturally, the entire Brentford family is happy for him. There has been a phenomenal outpouring of affection and well wishes on social media. We are currently in the hands of the medical professionals, with many fingers crossed. Rico will be as committed as possible to returning to action as soon as possible, that much is certain.
There has also been a slight resurgence of doomsayers. It’s been a while since a good ol’ ‘Frank Out’ campaign, though if some of the experts among us are to be believed, that is, thankfully, a thing of the past, We’re currently aiming for the bottom half of the table rather than returning to the Championship.
This is bollocks as usual. The technical phrase is that. Nobody but a fool would assert that Rico makes us stronger. I am unable to dispute that, and I would not aim to patronize anyone by arguing differently. He is that elusive type of explosive, quick-footed left-sided player that is so difficult to find. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to be able to hold onto someone who is now our longest-tenured player, but we must now proceed as usual. We must change.
Anyone who has followed Brentford for the past ten years or so has noticed the difference. seen worn-out teams gradually replaced by sides loaded with skill, well-known figures, and international caliber. Instead of stumbling around League One (or lower), teams that can compete at the highest levels of the Premier League.
Even if our strategy has been one of clever hiring and internal promotion, we are not yet at the point where two players of the highest caliber are vying for every position. Not at all. We never did that. Instead, we keep moving. We change. We don’t make an effort to buy our way out of problems. Aside from that, we were unable to do so because the window was closed. even if we desired
The answer appears to be simple. The left side position that Aaron Hickey frequently filled before joining Brentford will be his. On the right, either Mads Roerslev or Kris Ajer will play.
Personally, I would choose Mads. He is undoubtedly one of our unsung heroes, and if there is any bright spot in this most ominous of clouds, it is the possibility that he will start more games than just brief cameos. Naturally, if Thomas does not favor Kris. The initial team announcement on Saturday at 4:31 p.m. for Everton’s visit will be one of the most talked-about in recent memory.
I’ve heard complaints that Aaron’s preseason tour of the USA was disappointing, especially from the old ‘Frank out’ group. that he was responsible for Saturday’s penalty at Newcastle. That Wissa was incapable of using a barn door as a weapon. Flekken has not looked well at all.
We all understand, with the utmost respect, that the preseason means absolutely nothing. For the majority of clubs, the tournament in the United States was a complete disaster on the field. Who of the Brentford players emerged from it looking better than they did last year? No, no one did. Nobody gave a damn.
Overseas friendlies are little more than glorified training runs outs for players who are returning from vacation and recovering full condition. Nothing else and nothing from which to draw any reasonable comparison.
These are all class players. These are all our players. Human nature is such that we’ll always miss those that have moved on. Certain people will always fall on the odd things that the ‘replacement’ does wrong so much easier than everything they do right.
Remember the absolute hounding that Mathias Jensen used to get from so many? Sergi Canos too. Look what they’ve both achieved under Thomas and his coaching staff.
We’re now in a trust exercise where we’ve lost arguably our three biggest players for a variety of reasons. Rico will be back. Ivan can play again in January. Mark Flekken has every potential to become a Brentford legend. Goalkeeper of all the positions is the hardest to fill whilst only Wojciech Szczęsny comes close to David Raya as our best ever.
We are currently engaged in a trust exercise and have likely lost three of our top players for a variety of reasons. Rico is coming back. In January, Ivan can resume playing. Mark Flekken has a great chance to go down in Brentford history. The hardest position to fill is goalkeeper, as only Wojciech Szczsny comes close to David Raya as our greatest ever.
Up until that point, much depends on how Brentford responds to the most recent setback. We are currently dealing with genuine first-world issues after spending so much time in the lower levels. Rico’s rehabilitation is the top priority. Anything else is BAU after that. Is our team acting in the same manner as always. Changing and succeeding. taking on new responsibilities by players. Get back under that rock if you haven’t already figured this out regarding Thomas and the team.
