Frank issues Thiago injury update | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has issued an update on Bees centre-forward Igor Thiago.

The Brazilian missed the west London derby defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, but Frank spoke positively about the status of the striker.

"Everyone is available from the Chelsea game," said Frank. "And Thiago is back in training, which is positive."

He added: "He has trained and it's positive - we will see. I will make an assessment [as to whether he's ready for Newcastle] on Wednesday."

Frank also confirmed that Paris Maghoma had a minor injury "but he's ready again".

Mathias Jensen (hamstring), Gustavo Nunes (back), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee) remain sidelined.

The Bees boss reiterated his intention to play a "really, really strong team" in the Carabao Cup, despite his side having to play three games in seven days.

Frank stated: "Us and Crystal Palace are the only teams in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals that have to play three games in seven days; the other six teams, the bigger clubs, are playing in eight or nine days, which might be a coincidence? Maybe the EFL or Premier League can answer that.

"As well, if you look, when we start playing the first game [Chelsea] and end playing the next one [Nottingham Forest], we have the shortest turnaround.

"We asked if we could move the Nottingham Forest game on Saturday [to Sunday], but they were not willing to help with the short turnaround. It is what it is.

"On Wednesday, we will be absolutely on it. Saturday, we will also be absolutely on it. So I need to find a way to bring enough intensity for 90 minutes twice with my squad - but I will play a really, really strong team on Wednesday."