Igor Thiago suspension: games missed and Brentford return date

Igor Thiago is set to miss Brentford’s matches against Everton, Manchester United and Arsenal after his sending-off at Brighton. The striker’s first scheduled opportunity to return is against Manchester City on Saturday 5 December.

The Premier League’s suspension list has Thiago unavailable for Gameweeks 11 to 13. That leaves Keith Andrews with a selection decision when domestic football resumes after the international break.

Which games will Igor Thiago miss?

These are the three league fixtures covered by the suspension, with the opponents confirmed in West London Sport’s report and the dates listed in Sports Mole’s update.

Date	Fixture	Thiago’s status
Monday 23 November	Brentford vs Everton	Suspended
Saturday 28 November	Manchester United vs Brentford	Suspended
Wednesday 2 December	Brentford vs Arsenal	Suspended

Manchester City’s visit on 5 December falls after those three games. That is his expected return date if the schedule and sanction remain unchanged; eligibility does not guarantee that he will start.

Why was Thiago sent off against Brighton?

Thiago was initially booked following an incident with Chema Andrés in the first half at the Amex. Referee Michael Oliver upgraded the punishment to a straight red after a VAR review.

Brentford’s official report records the dismissal in the 23rd minute. Brighton went on to win 2-0 through Diego Gómez and a Pascal Groß penalty. Our Brighton vs Brentford match report covers the game.

Does the international break count towards the ban?

No. The break gives Brentford time to prepare for Thiago’s absence, but it does not reduce the number of domestic matches he must miss.

Under the rules explained by the Premier League, red-card suspensions can apply across the league, FA Cup and EFL Cup. That differs from a ban for accumulating league yellow cards, which is served in the same competition. The current suspension listing specifically covers Brentford’s next three Premier League games.

Who could replace Thiago?

Callum Wilson is one option for Andrews. He came off the bench at Brighton and supplied a late cross from which Kevin Schade threatened, although that appearance does not establish who will start against Everton.

The decision extends beyond naming a centre-forward. Brentford will need to decide who provides a target in the box, who occupies the centre-backs and how their wide players support the replacement. Asking one player to reproduce every part of Thiago’s role would limit their options.

Everton are the immediate priority. With United and Arsenal following before Thiago can return, Andrews also has to prepare an attacking plan that can last beyond one afternoon.