Sunderland Handed Major Boost as Brentford's Keith Andrews Reveals Team News

Wissa, 28, has reportedly asked to leave his club, and for the moment Andrews does not want to count on players who are not 100% focused like the rest of the squad.

According to the Sunderland Echo, Brentford have rejected multiple offers from Newcastle United for the DR Congo player.

Ahead of the next match against Sunderland, Andrews commented:

The squad will be pretty much the same as it was. We’re focusing on the group that’s settled and doesn’t have issues ongoing, which clearly Yoane has.

In any case, the manager also wanted to clarify that his relationship with Wissa is respectful, and they remain in constant communication, but he reiterated that his priority is to have a squad 100% focused on their club.

For obvious reasons, it’s been difficult. He’s training, yes, but we’re concentrating on the group that’s fully settled.

Therefore, Regis Le Bris will prepare for the match considering the absence of one of Brentford's most influential players.

Just last season alone, Wissa played 39 matches for his current club, across the Premier League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, registering the sensational tally of 20 goals, and providing four assists.

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