Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has made two changes to his starting lineup for the Premier League clash with Leeds United at Elland Road. Jaidon Anthony makes his first league start for the club, while Mikkel Damsgaard also comes into the side for the 2pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.
This information was first reported by the club's official website, www.brentfordfc.com. The Bees travel north sitting fifth in the Premier League table with four points from their opening two games, having scored four goals and conceded just one. They are only two points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Who comes into the Brentford team?
Keith Andrews has opted for two alterations from the side that began the season with a victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Mathias Jensen misses out due to injury, creating an opportunity for winger Jaidon Anthony to make his full Premier League debut for Brentford. The other change sees Mikkel Damsgaard replace Dango Ouattara in the attacking line.
New signing El Hadji Malick Diouf, who joined the club this summer, is named among the substitutes and could make his debut. There is also a potential boost on the bench with Fábio Carvalho included. The attacking midfielder has been sidelined since suffering an ACL injury in November and may feature for the first time in ten months. You can view the full squad details on our squad page.
What is the full team news?
Brentford will line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Caoimhín Kelleher starts in goal behind a back four of Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, and Keane Lewis-Potter. The midfield trio consists of Ibrahim Sangaré, Vitaly Janelt, and the returning Damsgaard. Anthony joins Thiago and Schade in the forward line.
The substitutes' bench offers attacking options, including Carvalho, Diouf, and Ouattara, alongside defenders Aaron Hickey and Rico Henry. Goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson provides cover. Leeds manager has selected a 3-4-3 system, with James Trafford in goal. His defence features Muharemović, Jaka Bijol, and Joe Rodon, with Jayden Bogle and Junior Justin as wing-backs. Ethan Ampadu and Antonín Stach anchor the midfield, supporting a front three of Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Noah Okafor.
What is the context for this match?
Brentford's strong early-season form provides a solid platform for this tough away fixture. Their defensive record of one goal conceded is among the best in the division so far. However, the squad is not without absentees. Alongside the missing Jensen, long-term injury concerns Antoni Milambo and Sepp van den Berg remain sidelined, as listed on our injuries page.
The match at Elland Road is the first of two in quick succession for Andrews' side. They return to home action on Saturday, September 5th, to face Sunderland, who currently sit 11th. Fans can plan ahead by checking the fixtures schedule. A positive result in Yorkshire would maintain Brentford's position in the upper reaches of the standings ahead of that next challenge.
Keith Andrews said the manager "has made two changes from the side that beat Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League opener for this afternoon's game against Leeds United at Elland Road (2pm kick-off BST, live on Sky Sports)." The inclusion of Anthony represents a significant moment for the player as he looks to establish himself following his move. All eyes will be on whether Diouf or Carvalho get their chance from the bench as Brentford seek to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign. The next fixture is at home to Sunderland on September 5th.
