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Thiago's form has 'fallen off a cliff in recent weeks'
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Brentford fan Michael Johnston says he is concerned about the form of striker Igor Thiago, which he feels has "fallen off a cliff in recent weeks".
In Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hull City , the Brazil international failed to net again, with his record this season sitting at one goal from eight Premier League appearances.
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This is a far cry from his outstanding record last term, where he pushed Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for the golden boot with his 22 goals in 38 games.
The Bees have been solid in the opening months of the campaign but they are regularly failing to turn draws into wins and with Thiago floundering in front of goal, Johnston believes boss Keith Andrews might need to look at other options.
On the draw with Hull, Johnston said: "Far too many of our regulars were far too casual, none more so than Igor Thiago, who I think we need to start having some serious conversations about.
"Still just the one goal this season, and it's not had the desired effect since Chelsea . But it's his overall play which has got me a bit more concerned because it's fallen off a cliff in recent weeks.
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"Callum Wilson is given just 12 minutes off the bench to impact it and he must be questioning why, because everyone can tell it wasn't Igor Thiago's day and it wasn't against Liverpool either."
