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Brentford prepares for Carabao Cup clash against Birmingham City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:05 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brentford prepares for Carabao Cup clash against Birmingham City

Summary

Brentford manager Keith Andrews addressed the media ahead of Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Birmingham City at St. Andrew's. Andrews confirmed changes from the Premier League opener, with Callum Wilson set to feature after his debut in a 3-0 victory over Tottenham. He emphasized the importance of player-fan connections, particularly after Mamadou Sangare's strong performance. Following last season's quarter-final run, Andrews expressed hopes for another deep cup run, starting with the challenge posed by Birmingham City.

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By the Numbers

•Brentford faces Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
•Callum Wilson will feature after making his debut against Tottenham.
•Andrews highlights the importance of team-fan connections.
•Brentford seeks to replicate last season's strong cup performance.
•Match commentary available on BBC Radio 5 Live at 20:00 BST.

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3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Andrews on Wilson's influence, Sangare love and domestic cups

What they're saying

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Brentford boss Keith Andrews has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Birmingham City at St. Andrew's (kick-off 20:00 BST). On team news, Andrews confirmed there will be changes from Saturday's Premier League opener but would not confirm how many. After last season's run to the quarter-finals of this competition, Andrews believes Brentford are "in a good place to attack the domestic competitions on a really good level".
— Yahoo Sports

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