US EditionAndrews Hails Thiago - 'I Wouldn't Swap Him for Anyone'
Andrews substituted Thiago to protect him after a knock despite his two goals and record 16 Premier League strikes this season, leading Brentford to a 3-0 win.
- Brentford manager Keith Andrews substituted Igor Thiago despite his two goals in the 3-0 win at Sunderland, where Thiago set a Brazilian season scoring record.
- As a precautionary measure, Andrews said he removed Thiago to protect him after a knock and to `take the edge off the full game` despite Thiago scoring two goals.
- Now on 16 goals from 21 games, Igor Thiago has five in his last two outings, placing him second only to Manchester City's Erling Haaland on 20.
- Andrews acknowledged the player's displeasure after substituting Igor Thiago, admitting he was unhappy but calling him 'precious to us' with a very impressive performance.
- Thiago's goals keep Brentford's unlikely European push on track as Andrews said he is exceeding expectations and would not swap him for anyone, highlighting Brazil 2026 squad potential.
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Keith Andrews reveals tough decision to take off two-goal Igor Thiago
Brentford’s Brazilian striker was looking to make it back-to-back hat-tricks in the clash with Sunderland.
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