Brentford ahead Yoane Wissa will probably be out for a “couple of months” after sustaining an ankle harm in opposition to Manchester Metropolis, says head coach Thomas Frank.
The 28-year-old limped off throughout the first half of his aspect’s 2-1 defeat by City on Saturday after a sort out by midfielder Mateo Kovacic.
The DR Congo worldwide, who scored the opening purpose at Etihad Stadium, is excepted to return in November.
“Wissa is, sadly, not excellent news – it appears to be like like an harm that will probably be a few months,” Frank stated.
“It is very irritating. We talked about our many accidents final 12 months – I hope I haven’t got to speak an excessive amount of about it this 12 months. I possibly have already got.
“We had been unfortunate with Igor [Thiago], unfortunate with [Aaron] Hickey. We have then had two contact accidents with Mathias Jensen and Yoane Wissa, in order that’s very irritating.
“However that is a part of soccer – we transfer on and we’ll discover options.”
Following the current departure of England striker Ivan Toney to Saudi Professional League membership Al-Ahli, Wissa has stepped up with three targets in Brentford’s opening 4 Premier League video games.
Frank added that Wissa’s harm now leaves “a giant gap” up entrance after £30m summer signing, Brazilian striker Igor Thiago had knee surgery in July, with the 23-year-old anticipated again in the direction of the tip of the 12 months.
“All people was saying we purchased Igor Thiago to exchange Ivan [Toney] – however we nonetheless had Wissa. We purchased Igor Thiago to construct the squad and supply competitors within the squad,” the 50-year-old stated.
“Wissa had an excellent season final 12 months and I believed he has began the season very properly this 12 months, with three targets in 4 video games – that is an excellent quantity.
“He is simply been crucial for us and that is going to depart a gap. However, once more, I’ll discover a resolution.”