Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo in contention for Burnley clash
The Cameroon international has not played since December after sustaining an ankle injury during a 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Mbeumo was crucial to Brentford's efforts in the first half of the season, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 15 Premier League appearances.
In his absence, the Bees have won just twice in 13 Premier League matches, leaving them in 15th position and five points above the drop zone.
Mbeumo, who scored in the reverse fixture against Burnley, is in contention to feature in Saturday's matchday squad, although Frank is keen to exercise caution with the 24-year-old.
«He's very close,» the Brentford boss told reporters. «I have a decision to make, to maybe involve him in the squad this weekend.
»He's been on the grass for a week, he looks good, and he's one of our best players. I need to find out if it's just a touch too early, or to bring him for the game against Burnley."
Tottenham Hotspur loanee Sergio Reguilon is expected to return to the fold after missing the recent defeat to Arsenal with a hamstring issue.
However, Frank has confirmed that captain Christian Norgaard will be absent due to a back injury he picked up against the Gunners.
Frank said: "[Norgaard] is not available for the squad and that's also why he's not going away with Denmark. We'll take it week by week. Hopefully, it's not a long one."
The Bees are also still having to cope without the services of Josh Dasilva, Ben Mee, Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Kevin Schade and Aaron Hickey.
Having seen their campaign hampered by a lengthy injury list, Frank has admitted the
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