Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has issued an update on defender Rico Henry, after he limped off in the Bees' 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday.

The left-back, who is a key part of the side's defensive and offensive play, was substituted in the 42nd minute after picking up a knee injury in the first half of the game at St James' Park.

And Frank stated that Henry will be assessed when the squad return to the Robert Rowan Performance Centre next week.

“We know it's a knee injury but we don't know what the situation exactly is. We will assess him on Monday," said the Bees boss.

“Let's see on Monday before we make too many conclusions.” 

Despite the 1-0 defeat, Frank was pleased with many elements of his side's performance on Tyneside and believed the west Londoners were unlucky not to get anything out of the game.

He said: “We performed very well here at a very difficult away ground. We did so many things right and I think in a very, very even game, we could have won it. 

“I'm very pleased with the character of the team, I’m very pleased with the way we played the game and that's the thing we need to take forward."

He added: “We matched their intensity and physicality, and we were very cool on the ball in those moments and created some good opportunities and situations, especially in the first half.

“We have many good things to take away from the game and that, of course, is the thing we need to bring with us.

"I know tomorrow morning I'll be more positive because the boys gave everything.”