Another injury blow for Thomas Frank and Brentford ahead of Brighton

Brentford will remain without captain Pontus Jansson for the visit of Brighton on Friday. The centre-back is still struggling with a hamstring injury and will stay on the sidelines with midfielder Christian Norgaard (Achilles).

Forward Keane Lewis-Potter is back to boost boss Thomas Frank after a spell out with a foot issue but back-up goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha recently sustained an ankle problem that will keep him out for a number of weeks.

Brentford have failed to win any of their last three matches but Thomas Frank knows his squad are raring to go.

“I can see the frustration and anger in their eyes after the game on Saturday and the energy and determination they are coming in with this week,” he insisted.

“For me there are underlying bits we always want to improve but we will come flying out tomorrow, there is no doubt about that.”

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has no fresh injury concerns for the trip.

Enock Mwepu is unavailable for the Seagulls following his sudden retirement with a hereditary heart condition.

Jakub Moder remains sidelined as he recovers from a long-term knee injury.

De Zerbi, who has overseen a 3-3 draw and 1-0 home defeat against Tottenham since replacing Graham Potter, added: “If you are fighting in the Premier League, you have to know that all games can be very difficult and you have to be ready to fight every opponent.

“We can suffer against Brentford because they are a good team. But we can play our football and they can suffer as well with our skill, ability and style of play.

“The last result (against Tottenham) was not fair and now we have the possibility to win the next game.”