Kamohelo Mokotjo set to return for Brentford

Posted Sunday, December 30, 2018 by PA

Brentford midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo could come back into contention for the visit of Sky Bet Championship promotion hopefuls Norwich.

The South African was left on the bench for Saturday’s goalless draw at Birmingham, with Bees boss Thomas Frank admitting Mokotjo needed a rest during the hectic festive schedule.

Sergio Canos came into the side at St Andrew’s and could face his former club, while defender Chris Mepham remains a fitness concern after missing the past two matches with an unspecified injury, so Yoann Barbet is likely to start again.

Midfielders Lewis Macleod (hamstring) and Emiliano Marcondes (ankle) continue their recoveries.

Norwich head to Griffin Park looking to recover from Saturday’s dramatic 4-3 home defeat to Derby, which ended their 12-match unbeaten run.

Winger Onel Hernandez is expected to again stand in for playmaker Emi Buendia, who is sidelined by an ankle problem.

Defender Jamal Lewis (hamstring) is also out, along with midfielder Moritz Leitner (ankle).

Midfielders Kenny McLean (ankle), Louis Thompson (shoulder), winger Matt Jarvis (ankle/knee) and striker Carlton Morris (knee) all continue their rehabilitation.