Ivan Toney: Brentford boss Thomas Frank confirms striker will start on return to competitive action
Ivan Toney set to start on official Brentford return; Toney's last competitive match was a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool in May; the forward will captain the Bees in Christian Norgaard's absence; watch Brentford vs Nottingham Forest live on Sky Sports Football; kick-off 5.30pm
By Laura Hunter
Friday 19 January 2024 10:50, UK
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Thomas Frank has confirmed striker Ivan Toney will start for Brentford on his official return to competitive action this weekend, live on Saturday Night Football.
Toney's last Premier League appearance, 259 days ago, was a 1-0 defeat at Liverpool on May 6, but he has been allowed to train with team-mates since September.
Frank said that Toney — who was fined £50,000 and warned about his future conduct for 232 breaches of the FA's betting rules — is «very committed» to the Brentford cause, and praised his «special character».
«He's buzzing like an Under-8,» the Bees boss said when questioned about Toney's prospective return. «I'm looking into the eyes of a player that's very committed.
»He will start tomorrow [against Nottingham Forest] and will captain the side. I'm pretty sure he's ready.
«He's a special character, a fantastic person to be around. The energy he brings, the smile, the positivity, is a massive thing.
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»He drags people — he wants to win. It's a massive boost. It's like a new signing. There's an argument for him being the second-best striker in the league, in my opinion."
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