Brentford suffer major blow ahead of Everton as Keith Andrews fumes – ‘I’m struggling to believe’

Brentford striker Igor Thiago is set to miss the upcoming clash against Everton after being sent off in a 2-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Following a VAR review by referee Michael Oliver, Thiago was dismissed for violent conduct after an altercation with Chema Andres. Brentford manager Keith Andrews criticized the VAR intervention, arguing that on-field decisions are being undermined while lamenting the resulting three-match suspension for his key forward.

Meanwhile, Everton could receive a boost as on-loan Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is targeting a return for the fixture on November 23. Grealish has returned to Everton's Finch Farm training complex on a tailored fitness program after missing four games, and he is scheduled to rejoin full team training next week under manager David Moyes.