Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo to Miss Africa Cup of Nations Due to Ankle Surgery

The forward's injury adds to Brentford's growing list of sidelined players, prompting the club to consider reinforcements in January.

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo will be sidelined for three months after undergoing ankle surgery, causing him to miss the Africa Cup of Nations.
Mbeumo had been in remarkable form for Brentford, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in the league this season.
The injury adds to Brentford's growing list of sidelined players, with Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer also out.
Brentford's manager, Thomas Frank, has indicated that the club may look for reinforcements in January due to the injury crisis.
The Africa Cup of Nations will kick off on January 13, with Cameroon, the five-times champions, in Group C along with Senegal, Guinea and Gambia.