Nathan Collins has been ruled out of Brentford’s Premier League game against Arsenal on Saturday.

Collins suffered an ankle injury while playing for Republic of Ireland against Netherlands during the international break and head coach Thomas Frank, speaking during his pre-match press conference, revealed that the defender will be sidelined for “weeks”.

Keane Lewis-Potter and Shandon Baptiste are both available for selection having recovered from calf and shoulder injuries respectively.

Josh Dasilva (hamstring) and Mikkel Damsgaard (knee) are progressing well but the game will come too soon for the midfield duo.

Arsenal beat Burnley 3-1 before the international break and arrive at Gtech Community Stadium one point behind league leaders Manchester City.

But Frank insisted that his side are full of confidence having won three of their last four Premier League fixtures.

“The team we are facing tomorrow have been on an upward trajectory, but we know we are good at home and fear nobody,” he said.

“I hope we have a fantastic game and hit a top level – a top Brentford performance.

“The fans need to be absolutely on it from the first minute and I will do my every best to make sure the players are absolutely on it. Hopefully we can have a fantastic game and win.”