Bryan Mbeumo's stratospheric start to the season

Brentford went to get him from Troyes, at only 20 years old. Five years later and after more than 200 contested meetings with the BeesBryan Mbeumo confirms the expectations placed on him by Thomas Frank. The architect of Brentford's rise in 2021 to the elite of English football, the Cameroonian international (18 caps, 4 goals) has established himself as one of the main leaders of his team over the seasons.

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After the suspension of Ivan Toney in May 2023, Mbeumo was to take the place of supreme leader of the attack of Beesalongside Yoann Wissa. Something that the two African players were able to do brilliantly. The former ESTAC player finished last season with an honorable total of 9 goals and 6 assists in 25 Championship matches. Enough to attract the attention of Newcastle and Liverpool during the last summer transfer window. “ I spent five seasons at Brentford, at a club that knew how to help me grow and take a step forward. But yes, I want to play in the biggest competitions, in the best clubs. It’s still enticing to see some big teams interested in me. We'll see “, he confided at the end of last season. Fortunately for the London club, Mbeumo remained at Brentford and continues to perform well.

Eight goals in nine games this season

On October 26, Brentford hosted Ipswich Town at the Gtech Community Stadium, for the 9th day of the Premier League. A very poorly started meeting for the Bees who lost (0-2), after 31 minutes of play. But Thomas Frank was able to count, once again, on Bryan Mbeumo, scorer from the penalty spot to allow Brentford to take the advantage (51st, 3-2), before to give the victory at the very end of the match (90th + 6, 4-3). Two goals which increased his tally to eight goals in nine starts this season and which place him behind Erling Haaland in the ranking of the top scorers in the English championship.

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Asked at a post-match press conference about the 25-year-old's form, Thomas Frank believed that his player should be considered one of the best strikers in the Premier League. “ I hope people do it! How many goals has he scored in nine matches? That's very impressive from a winger in a mid-Premier League team. This is not normal. » Opposed to Fulham, this Monday, at the end of the 10th day, Brentford will once again be able to count on Bryan Mbeumo in excellent form at the start of the season. His sparkling form is also still followed by Newcastle who plan to take action this winter, according to The Telegraph.