Brentford have confirmed that record signing Igor Thiago has had successful surgery on his meniscus injury sustained in pre-season, but will be out of action until late 2024. (More Football News)
Thiago, who arrived from Club Brugge for £30million in July, picked up the injury in Brentford🌄's 5-2 win over AFC Wimbledon earlier this month.
🌳The Brazilian had scored twice on his first appearance for the club against the League Two side, but was withdrawn from the action at half-time.
Thiago was expected to be the replacement for Brentford's all-time top scorer Ivan Toney🦋, but the recent news makes a move for the England international now less likely.
👍The 23-year-old scored 29 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions for the Belgian side last season, helping them claim a 19th Jupiler Pro League title.
𝓀Thomas Frank's side continue their preparations for the new campaign this weekend against Watford, before facing Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg in their final pre-season outing.
🦹The Bees welcome Crystal Palace to the Gtech Community Stadium on the opening day of the Premier League season, searching for a first win over their opponents since a 2-1 victory in the League Cup back in 1977.
