Carabao Cup: Benjamin Fredrick poised for Brentford debut
Super Eagles defender Benjamin Fredrick is in line to make his competitive debut for Brentford in tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Reading. Fredrick joined Brentford on loan from Simoiben Football Academy in August 2023. The deal was turned into a permanent transfer in April 2024, with the defender signing a four-year contract. The 21-year-old has […] Carabao Cup: Benjamin Fredrick poised for…
Brentford defender Benjamin Fredrick is set to make his competitive debut for the Bees in tonight's Carabao Cup match against Reading. The 21-year-old Nigerian international arrived on loan at Brentford from Simoiben Football Academy in August 2023 and later signed a four-year contract in April of the same year. Despite featuring twice in the Bees' matchday squad during the past two matches, Fredrick has had limited opportunities to play as yet.
On Sunday, manager Keith Andrews decided to keep Fredrick on the bench for the team's B team game in order to ensure his availability for the upcoming fixture. Speaking at a press conference, Andrews anticipated that Fredrick would be involved in the game. Prior to joining Brentford, Fredrick spent the previous season on loan with Belgian club Dender EH.
His international career was hampered last November when he sustained an injury while representing Nigeria, forcing him to miss the rest of the 2025/26 season.
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