Brentford are gearing up for a thrilling finale to their Premier League season, with head coach Keith Andrews delivering an upbeat squad update ahead of Sunday's clash against Crystal Palace at the Gtech Community Stadium (3pm BST, live on Sky Sports).
The Bees, sitting pretty in eighth place, are chasing their highest-ever Premier League finish and a potential spot in European competition. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace arrive in 15th place with their own sights set on silverware—a Europa Conference League final later this month.
"We're in a good place," said Andrews, radiating confidence. "It's very similar to what we had last weekend. Some players got some minutes: Jordan [Henderson], Vitaly [Janelt], Aaron Hickey. We're confident we can play well in these last two games. We've got more options to come off the bench and impact it, but we'll have to play really well to get the points needed."
Injury-wise, there's a mix of good news and caution. Full-back Rico Henry has been sidelined since March with a hamstring issue, and Andrews revealed he's still working his way back. "He's still training to a point. Coming back, naturally, you're in and out of sessions to get back up to the level. I don't think Rico will be involved this week or next."
On the less positive side, Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo remain out with ACL injuries, keeping the squad depth tested but resilient.
With just two games left and a maximum of six points on the table, Andrews isn't hiding his ambitions. "We've got six points maximum to play for. We have to be pretty honest—we're obviously going for it. The message doesn't change for the game against Crystal Palace: we have to play well to win the game. But we want it. We are and we have been striving towards it."
For fans dreaming of European nights, this Sunday's match is a must-watch. And for those looking to gear up like their favorite Bees, it's the perfect time to sport some Brentford pride—because every point counts when history is on the line.
