Frank points to Eriksen as potential factor to unleash Brentford after goalless Palace draw

Thomas Frank took the positives from the goalless draw between Brentford and Crystal Palace, but is hoping Christian Eriksen can provide the spark they need.

Before the match, Brentford unveiled Eriksen to their fans at their stadium. It came exactly eight months after his cardiac arrest during Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 match.

Denmark did not score that day and neither did Eriksen’s new club against Palace. Therefore, the playmaker should come in useful when he is ready.

That could be soon; the plan is reportedly for him to feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly next week. Then, he could be in line for his long-awaited return to competitive action against Arsenal, next Saturday.

Brentford boss Frank is eager to introduce him to the fold after seeing some positives from the Palace draw but knowing they need more.

“It’s very pleasing, not only for the Brentford fans but also for the Palace fans. For everyone in football it’s a big day,” Frank said.

“And it will be even crazier when he gets on the pitch and plays. There are a lot of positives to look forward to.

“I think in general I’m pleased we got a point. Today if there should have been a winner it was us.

“It was a big positive to get a clean sheet. But we need to do better on the ball, have more quality in the final third.

“I’m a positive man so I will look at it as a good point. But I’m also eager and want to have more, to do more.

“I like the consistency in the performance. We gave very little away. We need to do more offensively, but I think one day we’ll just be explosive.”

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