Nathan Collins
BRE
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Apr 30, 2001 (25)
Right
6'4"
183 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Closing in on full fitness
Collins (calf) has made further progress in training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash against Hull City, according to coach Keith Andrews. "Some players have taken the next step of their journey back with really good weeks of training. Nathan, in particular, and Mathias Jensen made another really good step with training."
Analysis: Collins continues to build his fitness after recovering from a calf injury sustained against Sunderland, which forced him to miss three consecutive Premier League matches. The Brentford captain returned to the bench against Liverpool last weekend but remained an unused substitute. His encouraging progress in training suggests he is moving closer to full match fitness, although his involvement against Hull City remains uncertain. Sepp van den Berg and Kristoffer Ajer are expected to form Brentford's central defensive partnership Sunday, potentially leaving Collins among the substitutes again.
Finds bench role
Collins (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Liverpool.
Analysis: Collins returns to the squad after a calf injury sustained against Sunderland kept him out of Brentford's last three fixtures. The club captain is available as a substitute after also missing the draw against Aston Villa. Sepp van den Berg is expected to handle a starting role in central defense while Collins works toward a full workload.
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