Brentford Manager Thomas Frank Commends Team’s Physical Performance

Thomas Frank spoke to BBC Match of the Day following Brentford’s victory against Newcastle, stating: “Very happy, it was a great performance in many ways. The way we performed today physically and with quality against a very good Newcastle side, I am very proud of my players.” Frank elaborated on the team’s strategic adjustments, explaining that after a strong start of “11 or 12 games” last season was disrupted by injuries, they aimed to “add layers, be more controlled and make more breakthroughs, playing more forward.” He added that they have demonstrated having “a lot of good offensive players.” He highlighted individual contributions, noting Yoanne Wissa’s ability to link up, move forward, and get behind the back line for tap-ins. Frank also described Bryan Mbeumo as “unplayable” on the day, praising his skill in holding the ball and linking play, specifically mentioning his impressive assist to Kevin Schade for the fourth goal. Regarding future aspirations, Frank stated: “I would like to carry on this home form – some wins on the road would be welcome too.” He also commented on the team’s progression, observing: “The players are growing, a lot of the players here for a while have taken another step up. It is a very good team, I hope the fans are happy.”