Brentford's Wissa Expected to Stay Despite Transfer Speculation; Team News and Betting Tips for Bournemouth Match
Brentford manager Keith Andrews has expressed full confidence that Yoane Wissa will remain at the club, despite ongoing transfer speculation that has kept him out of the current season. Andrews stated that Wissa won't feature in the upcoming EFL Cup game against Bournemouth, highlighting the club's expectations of his continued stay. Meanwhile, Bournemouth has made eight changes to their lineup for the match against Brentford, including their first start of the season for Justin Kluivert. Bournemouth's starting XI includes Petrovic, Araujo, Diakite, Hill, Soler, Scott, Christie, Gannon-Doak, Kluivert, Adli, and Kroupi, with several substitutes available. Brentford's team features goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson, who previously played in the Carabao Cup last year, along with key players like Kristoffer Ajer, Ethan Pinnock, and Frank Onyeka making their first starts of the season. Brentford's side also includes experienced players such as Sepp van den Berg and Kevin Schade, with Dango Ouattara on the bench after returning from his transfer from Brentford. The match is part of the Carabao Cup round two, with Brentford making nine changes from their previous game, and Bournemouth also adjusting their lineup significantly. A betting tip suggests the Cherries (Bournemouth) might 'sting the Bees' in this encounter, with odds of 13/5 favoring Bournemouth. The match promises to be competitive, with both teams making strategic changes ahead of the season.
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