Rico Henry
BREEngland
Left
Jul 8, 1997
28
5'7"
148 lb
LB
LWB
Balanced Full Back
BrentfordWill miss various games
Henry (hamstring) is expected to face an extended absence, with coach Keith Andrews revealing that "He will be out for numerous weeks, for sure. It's a decent hamstring injury, so we just have to make sure we get that right for him, more so than us. We want him to get back to a good place. How long will that be? I'm not entirely sure".
Analysis: Henry remains sidelined and might not find many more chances to play this season due to his injury struggles. With Aaron Hickey (hamstring) also hurt, either Keane Lewis-Potter or Kristoffer Ajer may be deployed at left-back in upcoming games. Henry had delivered one assist while averaging 1.6 clearances per contest over 25 EPL appearances (14 starts) this season.
Set to miss time
Henry (hamstring) will be sidelined for the time being after picking up a hamstring injury against Bournemouth on Tuesday, according to manager Keith Andrews. "Rico won't be available [for West Ham], and he'll probably be out for a decent period of time, unfortunately."
Analysis: Henry has battled hamstring injuries for the better part of the last two years, and right when he was reaching a steady level in his performance, he'll have to spend time on the sidelines once again. Henry's absence means Keane Lewis-Potter could slot on the left side of the defense, although Kristoffer Ajer is also an alternative to play in a wider role, which would move Nathan Collins into center-back.
Forced off early Tuesday
Henry picked up a hamstring injury in the 21st minute of Tuesday's clash with Bournemouth, after which manager Keith Andrews said "It's a hamstring strain, that's all I know".
Analysis: Henry left the field during his ninth consecutive league start just after delivering his first assist of the season in the previous game. The left-back is now at risk of missing the next match against West Ham, but the severity of his issue remains unknown. Kristoffer Ajer replaced him midweek and could move into the initial lineup in the event of a serious injury for Henry, with Aaron Hickey (hamstring) also sidelined.
Assists match winner in 4-3 win
Henry assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 victory over Burnley.
Analysis: Henry provided his first assist this season in his 13th start of the year in the Premier League. He has started each of the last nine games and completed 90 minutes in three of the last four. His best season in the Premeir League has seen him provide two assists, having created 23 chances across the entire year. Two of his four chances created came in this game.
Four crosses and clean sheet
Henry registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.
Analysis: Henry kept his second clean sheet of the season Thursday, both of which have come in the last three matches. He won two duels, made two clearances and won one tackle on that end of the pitch. On the attack he recorded a season-high four crosses, but he failed to record an accurate cross and missed the target on his lone shot attempt.
Finds bench role in backline
Henry made six Premier League appearances this season for Brentford, five of them coming off the bench.
Analysis: Henry ended last season as a bench option following his long-term hamstring injury and has started this campaign in similar fashion, featuring in only one of his six Premier League appearances in the opener against Nottingham Forest. Aaron Hickey and Keane Lewis-Potter appear ahead of him in the backline hierarchy, which could make it difficult for him to see increased playing time moving forward.
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