Caoimhin Kelleher remains an injury doubt for Brentford’s Premier League opener against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
The Republic of Ireland international featured in the Bees’ first two pre-season fixtures after singing from Liverpool for £18million.
However, Kelleher missed Brentford’s final warm-up fixture against Borussia Monchengladbach after he picked up a knock in training.
Versatile forward Kevin Schade almost missed the friendly through injury, and new boss Keith Andrews said the duo would face late fitness tests to see if they can play a part in the season’s opener.
‘Caoimhin and Kevin Schade are back on the grass,’ said Andrews in his -re-match press conference.
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‘Whether they will be absolutely ready we’ll see over the next day and a half, then we’ll make that decision.
‘Overall, we’re in a pretty good place on [the injury] front.’
One player who will certainly miss Brentford’s clash with Forest is Yoane Wissa as speculation continues to mount about his future at the club.
The striker, who scored 19 league goals last season, has been heavily linked with a move to Newcastle United and has made clear his desire to play Champions League football.
Wissa remains a Brentford player for now as Newcastle consider an improved offer for the 28-year-old, but Andrews confirmed that the Congolese international will not play a part on the opening weekend regardless.
‘We’ve made a decision that he’s not [available],’ Andrews said of the striker.
‘It’s been a very disruptive pre-season with the interest. The message is clear, I want him in the building, I want him to be part of the first-team squad.
‘I see that moving forward but I’m very understanding of his situation. I have a good relationship with him and that will persist.
‘But we have to focus on the players that are ready to perform on Sunday and Yoane isn’t in that space.’
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