Thiago's Injury Update and Dango's Penalty Success: FPL Notes from Brentford vs. Burnley
Igor Thiago's (£6.6m) remarkable season continued on Saturday, reaching 11 league goals. However, a stoppage-time injury scare cast a shadow over his performance. Thiago's penalty prowess shines, with his fifth converted spot-kick of 2025/26, surpassing all others. Even without penalties, he's on a solid six goals. Against Burnley, Thiago showcased his skills, scoring a penalty, a header, and a second strike. Yet, his afternoon ended early due to a muscle injury, prompting concern.
Dango Ouattara (£6.0m) assisted Thiago's penalty and sealed the win with an injury-time goal. He's now the FPL midfielder with the most big chances, despite not taking any penalties. Dango's impact is notable, but he might miss games due to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Nathan Collins (£4.9m) dominated defensively, earning DefCon points for the seventh time this season. His 22 clearances, blocks, interceptions, and tackles were the most by any defender. However, Collins missed opportunities, failing to score or assist. Burnley's lack of goal threat was evident, with Scott Parker's side lacking shots on target until a late penalty.
Zian Flemming (£5.3m) scored Burnley's only goal, a penalty, in the 84th minute. Despite a strong performance, Flemming's team struggled, highlighting the challenge of balancing defensive resilience and offensive threat.
