{
  "id": 3196281,
  "title": "Brentford XI vs Birmingham City – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/brentford-xi-vs-birmingham-city-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brentford-xi-vs-birmingham-city-053500595.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brentford faces Birmingham City in a Carabao Cup match at St. Andrew's on 25 August 2026 at 20:00, according to team news. Manager Keith Andrews anticipates changes to the lineup after a strong opening weekend win against Tottenham Hotspur, though he won't disclose the exact number of alterations. Several players are sidelined: Sepp van den Berg with a groin injury, Antoni Milambo recovering from a cruciate ligament injury, and Fábio Carvalho still rehabilitating from a knee injury sustained last November. Ethan Pinnock is also ruled out. Callum Wilson is expected to start, marking his first competitive appearance for the club since his debut as a substitute against Spurs. Midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard is likely to feature, and new signing Jannik Schuster could make his debut. Selections will be marginal, thanks to the squad's depth amassed this summer, allowing for significant rotation without compromising the team's strength.",
  "summary": "Brentford arrive at St. Andrew’s on the back of a statement opening-weekend win, having beaten Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 without reply at the Gtech Community Stadium.That result leaves Keith Andrews wit...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Leeds United XI vs Nottingham Forest – Predicted lineup and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/leeds-united-xi-vs-nottingham-forest-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:35:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}