Rico Henry Set for Brentford Return After Year-Long Injury Layoff

Brentford Defender Rico Henry Set to Return After Year-Long Injury

Brentford defender Rico Henry is poised to make his long-awaited return to the pitch after being named in the squad for Saturday's FA Cup third-round tie against Plymouth Argyle.

Henry, a left-back, was on the cusp of an England call-up when he suffered a serious knee injury in September 2023. The injury sidelined him for over a year, but he has now recovered and is ready to contribute to the team once again.

Manager Thomas Frank confirmed that the 27-year-old will start against Championship strugglers Plymouth. "Rico will be involved in the game tomorrow; not only will he be involved, he will start," Frank told reporters.

Frank expressed his excitement about Henry's return, stating that it is a "big boost" for the team, the player himself, and the fans. He praised Henry's performance in training, highlighting his characteristic aggressiveness and readiness to start.

"In general, he's looked good and ready to start," Frank said. "If he wasn't good enough, we wouldn't start him."

Henry's return is a welcome boost for Brentford as they look to navigate the FA Cup and continue their strong form in the Premier League. His experience and talent will be valuable assets to the team as they strive for success on multiple fronts.