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‘Brentford have a £40million player who cannot defend’

Brentford fan Michael Johnston has criticised Malick Diouf's performance in his side's fourth round EFL Cup exit against Sunderland.

BBC Sport

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:18 AM

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Brentford defender Malick Diouf was criticized by fan Michael Johnston following an EFL Cup defeat against Sunderland.
Johnston claimed the 21-year-old defender cannot defend despite his reported £40 million transfer fee.
Diouf joined Brentford from Premier League club West Ham during the summer transfer window.

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Brentford defender Malick Diouf has faced sharp criticism following the club's fourth round EFL Cup exit against Sunderland. Brentford supporter Michael Johnston voiced strong disappointment regarding the 21-year-old's performance during the cup elimination, describing him as a defender who cannot defend.

Diouf joined Brentford from West Ham in the summer transfer window in a deal reported at £40 million. Johnston raised questions over the substantial fee paid for the defender following Brentford's defeat and subsequent elimination from the tournament.

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‘Brentford have a £40million player who cannot defend’

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