Brentford head coach Thomas Frank revealed a key selection decision ahead of Leicester City’s visit to Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
Igor Thiago made his Premier League debut in the goalless draw with Everton last weekend, coming on during the second half at Goodison Park, but Frank confirmed the striker will not start on Saturday.
“He’s looking good,” said Frank.
“He played 70 minutes for the B team on Tuesday – 70 valuable minutes.
“He is ready to potentially start games, but he will not start tomorrow.
“We have a very good in-form striker in Yoane Wissa. He has seven goals – not many strikers have scored more than him in the Premier League, so he is doing very well. He is doing fantastic, and I am very pleased with him.”
The Bees boss was also asked about Fábio Carvalho, who has found his opportunities limited since arriving from Liverpool in the summer.
“I’m very pleased with Fábio,” said Frank. “He’s very happy here. He’s training well and he’s in a good place.
“It’s just a matter of time before we see more of him. He’s come into a good team that is performing well and scoring a lot of goals.
“Because we are performing offensively – and the players in front of him are performing well – you don’t change.
“You just have to wait for that window, for an injury or three games in a week. That’s the nature of football these days.”
Gustavo Nunes featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Cardiff earlier this month, but the Brazilian is unavailable for Saturday’s meeting with the Foxes.
Defenders Kristoffer Ajer (foot) and Rico Henry (knee) are also sidelined, while Aaron Hickey (hamstring) and Josh Dasilva (knee) are the west Londoners’ longer-term absentees.