Josh Dasilva has spoken for the first time after signing a new contract with Brentford, detailing his injury issues and when he might be back playing for the Bees.

Dasilva has been out for almost two years with different setbacks, with his contract expiring at the end of last season.

But, after continuing his rehab at Robert Rowan Performance Centre since then, he has now put pen to paper on a new one-year deal, with a club option of a second year.

“It’s been a long journey, but I can’t thank the club enough for giving me this opportunity," Dasilva explained.

"I don’t know how many clubs would have given a player this opportunity to carry on. It’s been hard, but I’m very thankful for it, and I just can’t wait to be out there enjoying my football with the boys and putting on the shirt again.

Explaining the details of his injury problems, he added: “I did my ACL, MCL and meniscus in early February 2024, and then I had to have another operation six months later, and then another operation eight months later. This is why it’s been a minute since I’ve been on the pitch.

“It’s been hard, obviously with a lot of uncertainty, but the club have helped me tremendously and obviously my faith, friends and family as well. It’s been hard, but I’ve enjoyed it.”

Dasilva's last game for the club came against Tottenham in a 3-2 defeat on 31 January 2024 - 631 days ago - and the 27-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on the day he signed his new contract, has revealed when he might be back playing.

“Right now, I’m just doing rehab outside, doing ball work and running. I’ve been doing that for quite a few weeks now, so hopefully, within the next month or so, I can start training with the team.

"I try not to look too far ahead because I’ve got today and tomorrow to focus on. I’m just taking every milestone as it comes.

“Right now, my next milestone is to integrate with the team, which will hopefully come maybe around the next international break.”