Thomas Frank compares Yoane Wissa to Kevin Schade and where Brentford back-up is "better"

Brentford are ruing an injury to Yoane Wissa but manager Thomas Frank insists the forward's replacement Kevin Schade will bring different qualities to help fill the void

Thomas Frank has backed Kevin Schade to step up and fill the gap during Yoane Wisse’s injury lay-off.

Wissa was crocked at Manchester City last Saturday and is out until November, opening the door for German striker Schade. Bees boss Frank said: “Every time a key player goes out and another comes in, it makes the team a little bit different; no two players are the same.

“Both Kevin and Wissa are good at running in behind; Kevin is obviously quicker. Both are good in the air; Kevin is a little bit better. Wissa probably links the game a bit better; Kevin is a better pressing player. So there are different pros and cons.”

Schade, 22, struggled with injury during his first season at Brentford following his £22million move from Freiburg. But he has made four starts this season and Frank said: “Kevin is in a good place.

“He’s getting into good positions and has been a little bit unlucky. He hit the post against Southampton and Bryan Mbeumo scored. He had a fantastic run with the ball and finish against Leyton Orient, which was saved by the keeper, and then Fábio Carvalho scored with a bicycle kick.

“So, he’s getting into those positions and doing a lot of good stuff for us. He can do more but I’m pleased with his progress.”

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