Team news: Ajer ‘progressing well’ ahead of Fulham clash | OneFootball

Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has provided an update on Kristoffer Ajer ahead of Monday night’s west London derby against Fulham.

The defender missed the Bees’ games against Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday with a minor foot injury, but Frank is hopeful he will be ready to return to action at Craven Cottage.

“Kristoffer Ajer is progressing well,” said Frank. “He has a big chance, and he has been in training.”

Frank also confirmed that Christian Nørgaard is available for selection, having been rested for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Sheffield Wednesday.

Rico Henry (knee), Igor Thiago (knee) and Gustavo Nunes (back) remain sidelined, while Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee) are the west Londoners’ longer-term absentees.