Brentford midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard has suffered an ankle injury while on international duty with Denmark, raising concerns over his availability for the club's next Premier League fixture. The 25-year-old was forced off during Denmark's 4-2 Nations League loss to Portugal on Thursday and has subsequently withdrawn from the squad ahead of their final match against Wales.
Damsgaard was substituted in the 85th minute after sustaining the knock. He provided an update after the final whistle. "I rolled my ankle, so I need to go in and find out what it is, but I hope it's okay," Damsgaard said. The Danish Football Association confirmed his withdrawal on Saturday but did not provide a recovery timeline or specify if the move was merely precautionary.
Impressive performance cut short
Despite the early exit, Damsgaard delivered a standout performance against Portugal. He scored Denmark's first equaliser after 23 minutes and later assisted Rasmus Højlund for a goal that briefly levelled the score at 2-2 early in the second half. His contributions earned him Denmark's player of the match award.
Brentford's assessment ahead of Villa trip
The injury presents a fresh concern for a Brentford side enjoying a strong start to the season. The Bees sit fourth in the Premier League with nine points from five unbeaten games, their latest result a commanding 3-0 win over Chelsea. Damsgaard has been a regular part of that early form, making five starts in seven total appearances across all competitions under manager Keith Andrews.
Brentford will assess the midfielder upon his return from international duty to determine his fitness for the trip to Villa Park on October 10. The club's full fixtures schedule shows a challenging run ahead, and supporters can track the latest team news on our injuries page. Aston Villa, currently 16th, were beaten 1-0 by Brentford in the sides' last meeting in February.
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