Brentford manager reveals reason behind Caoimhin Kelleher’s absence for Burnley clash

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Liverpool’s former No.2 is not in the squad for Brentford’s Premier league fixture against Burnley this afternoon. Image Credits: Imago Images Liverpool’s former No.2 is not in the squad for Brentford’s Premier league fixture against Burnley this afternoon.

Caoimhin Kelleher has finally grabbed his chance to shine this season after stepping out of the shadows of Alisson Becker and becoming Brentford’s certified No.1 between the sticks. After a significant summer of change for Brentford that consisted of losing their goalkeeper Mark Flekken to Bayer Leverkusen as well as their star attacking duo Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbuemo, Caoimhin Kelleher has been a key component to a side that has silently had a terrific season under Thomas Frank’s successor Keith Andrews.

However, he is set to sit out Brentford’s Premier League fixture against Burnley this afternoon and Keith Andrews has now revealed the reason behind it. As a result of Caoimhin Kelleher’s absence, Hakon Valdimarsson starts the game in goal for the London-based side in what will be just his second Premier League appearance. 🎙️ Keith Andrews on Caoimhín Kelleher “Caoimhín’s partner had a baby.