Thiago hopes to avoid surgery

Brentford striker Igor Thiago is set for a scan on Monday to know the extent of his meniscus injury.

The 23-year-old is hopeful of avoiding surgery after injuring his knee in the 5-2 friendly win over AFC Wimbledon in pre-season last week.

Thiago is a club record £30m signing from Club Brugge and is considered a replacement for England international Ivan Toney, who is expected to leave this summer should a club match Brentford’s valuation.

All parties are hopeful that a pain-free Thiago can avoid surgery and, in the best case scenario, he could return in September after the international break.