Thomas Frank provides reason for Christian Norgaard’s absence against West Ham
Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has revealed that Christian Norgaard was “close” to being available for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with West Ham United.
The Bees had to settle for a point in Saturday’s home clash despite taking an early lead through in-form attacker Bryan Mbeumo.
He netted in the opening 60 seconds to help Brentford become the first team to score inside a minute of three consecutive Premier League matches.
However, Mbeumo’s fifth goal of the season was cancelled out by Tomas Soucek’s second-half effort, ensuring that both teams had to be content with a share of the spoils.
Brentford captain Norgaard was a notable absentee for the 1-1 draw after he previously sat out the defeat to Tottenham Hotspur with a “minor injury”.
Why did Norgaard miss West Ham clash?
Prior to the weekend, Frank revealed that it would be a “close call” whether Norgaard would be ready for the home meeting with West Ham.
Speaking after Saturday’s draw, the Brentford head coach explained why the Denmark international had sat out a second straight game.
“He was close,” Frank told reporters. “But either you play, so it didn’t make sense to have him on the bench. If he’s there, he’s starting.
“But I’m confident there’s a good chance for next week. A lot I am hopeful will be available in a week’s time.”
