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Brentford boss Frank excited to pair Eriksen with Dasilva

Brentford boss Thomas Frank is happy Josh Dasilva is fully fit again.

Dasilva saw action in the FA Cup defeat at Everton.

“I'm looking forward to it so much I can't even say it," the Bees manager smiled. “I'm so much looking forward to getting him on the pitch. I think we'll see what a big player, what a good player he is.

“Of course, he needs to show it and perform and do well but I'm convinced he'll produce magic moments on the pitch when he's up to his top level.

“I was pleased to see his first 20 minutes against Everton, that gave him another boost and in the last couple of trainings he's looked sharp," Frank said.

“I'm really looking forward to what he can add for us: his one-vs-one abilities in the middle of the pitch, his passing in the final third and his finishes - these are elements that every team needs."

Frank admits he likes the idea of pairing Dasilva with new signing Christian Eriksen.

“We just played a small-sided game today and one thing Eriksen needs to learn is to never be in a one-vs-one situation with Josh because he will lose that battle!" he laughed.

“But Josh, of course, will learn a lot from Christian, in terms of where to position himself, how to be patient and not go running across the pitch to follow the ball, the ball will arrive to you. And then taking the right decisions and seeing things quickly."

“The dream, of course, to have both of them on the pitch at the same time. In top shape, that will be a big moment for everyone involved in Brentford Football Club, for the fans.

“You can never predict the future but if that happens - phwoar - that will be good."

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