New injury concern emerges, but Eddie Howe set to have key player back for Brentford - Report

According to The Chronicle, Ryan Fraser is set to be assessed by club medics this week after picking up a 'muscle injury' over the weekend.

The same report has shared a positive update on Allan Saint-Maximin, however, with Lee Ryder stating that the Frenchman is expected to return to Eddie Howe's squad for Saturday's trip to Brentford.

He also claims that the 24-year-old was 'rested' for our 1-1 draw with West Ham due to a calf knock he picked up the previous weekend, meaning he should be back to face the Bees.

As for Fraser, he pulled up in the 79th minute just after he did brilliantly to stop Nikola Vlasic pulling clear on the counter attack.

Howe stated after the game that he complained about some soreness in his hamstring, but was hoping that was simply down to 'fatigue or cramp.'

However, with The Chronicle claiming he's set to be assessed with a 'muscle injury', it seems the transformed Scot - who has been a breath of fresh air since Howe got the job - may be an early doubt for Saturday's crucial clash with Brentford.

His energy, passion, creativity and pace will be missed if he is to sit this one out, although a clearer update on his situation should arrive in the coming days.

It'll be interesting to see if he's spotted in the club's official training pictures on Thursday, with Eddie Howe also set to give an update on the injury front during Friday's press conference.

Fingers crossed both he and Javier Manquillo are OK and able to make the game - which could see us move above the Bees with TWO games in hand should we win!