Goalkeeper Thiago's Heroic Save Sends Fans into a Tailspin of Amazement!
[BBC] [Getty Images] Igor Thiago's first call-up to the Brazil national squad on Monday is a deserved reward for his goals and hard work this season. Us Brentford fans have been willing him to be picked but fearing he would miss out after suggestions that Brazil fans don't want players from unfashionable clubs - such as Brentford - in the national squad. However, Thiago's 19 Premier League goals this season, including one on Monday in the disappointing 2-2 draw with Wolves , have made it impossible for head coach Carlo Ancelotti to ignore him.
After missing virtually all of last season through injury, Thiago has more than made up for that this term. Second only to Erling Haaland for Premier League goals so far this season, Thiago has proved a real handful for defenders up and down the country. He scores different types of goals too.
Monday's was a tap-in - a typical striker's finish, being in the right place at the right time. But he has also proved himself adept at running on to through balls and finishing strongly too. His work-rate is impressive so that even if he is not scoring, he is contributing and bringing team-mates into play.
Thiago also helps out defensively and always puts in a huge shift. However, despite the efforts of him and his team-mates on Monday, we saw another two vital points in the race for our potential "European tour" slip away. With other results going for us over the weekend, this match was a real chance to close the gap on the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.
Still can't believe I'm writing that by the way! But our recent run of indifferent performances continued as Wolves had the better of the second half and could have won it. We could still qualify for Europe, but our four remaining away games make this seem like a tall order to me.