Andrews on Diouf, a positive start and 'pushing' Bees on
Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road (kick-off 14:00 BST). New defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is a "very good player". Before we signed Malick I said we could play Keano in different positions throughout the season.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews addressed the media ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Leeds United at Elland Road. He stated that there are no injuries to his squad, and the team performed well midweek. New defender El Hadji Malick Diouf is a very good player, as Andrews mentioned his eye-catching performances last season at West Ham.
The 25-year-old Keane Lewis-Potter is versatile, and the manager believes he can play in various positions throughout the season. Andrews emphasized that the team is in a good place and must work hard to maintain their positive start to the season. He highlighted the upcoming match against Leeds United as a challenging one, given the competitive and aggressive nature of the fixture.
Meanwhile, defender Ethan Pinnock was praised for his performance but is expected to move to Coventry due to his lack of guaranteed football time. Andrews reflected on his second season at Brentford, mentioning that last year was about stabilisation and building a new team, while this season has a more positive outlook with a strong foundation and added depth to the squad.
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