Kevin Schade’s Red Card Boosts Arsenal in Aston Villa vs. Brentford Clash
Arsenal has received a significant advantage ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Brentford, thanks to Kevin Schade’s red card. The last-minute dismissal of Schade during a match against Aston Villa has led to his suspension, impacting Brentford’s attacking options.
Kevin Schade’s Red Card Details
In the recent clash, Brentford took a surprising 1-0 lead thanks to a goal from Dango Ouattara. However, the turn of events occurred when Schade was sent off for violent conduct against Matty Cash. This incident unfolded in the first half, just before Brentford’s goal.
As Cash lunged for the ball, Schade, who was caught offside, reacted and seemingly kicked Cash in the chest. Cash fell to the ground in pain, prompting immediate action from the referee, who showed Schade a red card.
Impact of Schade’s Suspension
Consequently, Schade will serve a three-match suspension, unless Brentford appeals the decision. This ban includes missed matches against:
- Newcastle United on February 3
- Arsenal on February 12
- Macclesfield in the FA Cup on February 16
With six goals and three assists in 26 appearances this season, Schade’s absence is a blow to Brentford. The 24-year-old had already served a previous suspension for accumulating yellow cards.
Brentford’s Attacking Woes
As if losing Schade wasn’t enough, Brentford is also facing additional challenges. Reiss Nelson, who could have replaced Schade, is ineligible to play against Arsenal. Furthermore, midfielders Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are both sidelined due to knee injuries.
This situation leaves manager Keith Andrews with limited options for the match against Arsenal. Expected replacements include:
- Dango Ouattara
- Mikkel Damsgaard
- Keane Lewis-Potter
Andrews may have to consider using defenders Rico Henry or Aaron Hickey in more attacking roles to offset the missing players.
As the Premier League season progresses, Arsenal will benefit from Brentford’s decimated squad. The upcoming clash on February 12 promises to be a pivotal moment for both teams’ aspirations in this competitive season.
