Neal Maupay
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#PLStories- Neal Maupay reveals reason for subdued reaction to Brighton’s 2-0 win over Brentford #BHAFC

December 27, 2021
Neal Maupay has revealed why did not celebrate his superb goal against Brentford. The striker found the top corner against his old club to secure a 2-0 success at the Amex. Maupay told Sky Sports: "They are the club who gave me my chance four years ago. Nobody wanted to sign me in France. “They called me and asked me to come over to England. “I didn’t know anything about England. “I respect them so much. Everything they have done for me, everything they have done for a lot of players.” Victory ended a run of 11 without a win, most of which have been drawn. He added: “We haven’t won in a long time. Everyone was talking about it. “It was a good performance overall from the team and we are really happy to get that win finally. “I think it’s crucial for us. When you don’t win in a while people start talking. “All of a sudden you’ve got a bit more pressure, even though we just tried to stay focussed on our goals. “I think that will give us some rest. BRIGHTON 2 BRENTFORD 0 - HOW IT HAPPENED “It’s a busy period, a crazy time. “It’s a good night for us but we need to recover quick and get back to work.
Graham Potter Brighton
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#PLStories- Graham Potter admits uncertainty about playing squad before Brentford game #BHAFC

December 25, 2021
Graham Potter is hoping for for a healthy Christmas and New Year – starting with his squad as they prepare to face Brentford. The Albion head coach wants no unpleasant surprises ahead of the Boxing Day evening clash at the Amex (8pm, Sky). Two Premier League games have already gone from Sunday’s programme with Liverpool v Leeds and Wolves v Watford postponed after requests from the away teams. Albion will train tomorrow, then allow players home for lunch and family time. Potter is set to welcome back up to five senior players while the return of Shane Duffy from a ban is balanced by Yves Bissouma’s one-match suspension. He said: “I think we'll have a couple not available but obviously we have a couple more days of testing to go so you never know. “That was certainly our experience last week because last week we said four and by the time the game comes around we had more than four.” Potter is happy to play on, despite talk of a possible postponement over Christmas. Managers and head coaches met to discuss player welfare yesterday. Potter said: “I don't really think about it in terms of our situation. “I think that's short-sighted. I think you've got to think what's the best thing, the right thing. PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURE DEBATE HEATING UP “The people to make that decision should be the league, the health experts. “Some people will think they are better off in the moment, others will think that's a shame. “You just have to trust there is integrity, support it, and do your best to get on with it as best we can.” Potter outlined his plan for the squad ahead of the Brentford game. He said: “We will train in the morning, get the guys in. “As a father of three young lads, I am quite happy for a little bit of a break on Christmas Day. GRAHAM POTTER FEELS FOR FANS OVER KICK-OFF TIME “A chance to get out of the house. A nice excuse for me – although not too long. “They will have the afternoon with the families and lunch. “We will report on Boxing Day for the game. “We might stay over in a hotel for some lunch and a rest to prepare for the match. That’s the plan for the game.”
Thomas Frank
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#PLStories- Thomas Frank reveals Brentford are Covid-free as they close in on Brighton trip #BRENTFORDFC

December 22, 2021
Brentford have reported their squad is now Covid-free, five days from their trip to the Amex. Their recent league games versus Manchester United and Southampton were both called off due to Covid in the camp and boss Thomas Frank says the break has paid off. He said: “It helped us massively to break the circuit of transmission of the virus. “So from six or seven cases on Thursday, to Saturday we only had one, zero on Monday and zero today. So we are definitely in a fine place.” Frank says he was not surprised that the decision was taken to carry on playing, despite the rise in cases. He added: “No, because what I suggested was just one round, to break that circuit, clean the training ground, limit the contact between players and staff. BRIGHTON HAPPY TO PLAY ON IN PREMIER LEAGUE “I think we all want to carry on the with football.” Star striker Ivan Toney is set to return to the Brentford squad for the Carabao Cup quarter-final visit of Chelsea tomorrow.