Thomas Frank confirms major injury blow ahead of Aston Villa clash

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has confirmed that midfielder Mathias Jensen will miss Wednesday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa through injury.

The Bees will head to Villa Park with hopes of claiming a second straight win after sweeping past Leicester City at the weekend.

Kevin Schade netted a hat-trick alongside a Yoane Wissa effort to fire the Bees to a 4-1 home victory, maintaining their unbeaten record at the Gtech Community Stadium this season.

Jensen started Saturday's home win in the Brentford midfield, but he was unable to see out the first half due to a hamstring problem.

Speaking after the game, Frank stated that Jensen's early withdrawal was "more precautionary" but stressed that it was too early to know the full extent of the injury issue.

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Frank confirms Jensen injury blow

The Brentford head coach has now revealed that Jensen could miss at least two matches due to the hamstring injury.

"Mathias Jensen unfortunately got a minor hamstring injury," Frank told reporters at Tuesday's pre-match press conference.

"He will be out for Wednesday and he's unlikely for Saturday [against Newcastle United]. More than that, I don't know exactly."

Jensen is now set for another spell on the sidelines after missing five Premier League games earlier this season because of a calf injury.

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Frank provides Ajer injury update

Frank also revealed that Kristoffer Ajer will not be ready for Wednesday's trip to Villa Park, having been forced to sit out the last five league games with a foot problem.

"Ajer is on the pitch," Frank said. "He is progressing and trained with the team Sunday and today. But it is too early for tomorrow."

Ajer and Jensen are joined on the absentee list by Gustavo Nunes, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry and Josh Dasilva.

The players available for Wednesday's encounter will be looking to guide Brentford to their first Premier League away win of the season.

Brentford will head into the midweek fixture in eighth place in the Premier League table, largely due to their impressive home form.