Thomas Frank issues encouraging Aaron Hickey update as Scotland friendlies loom

SCOTLAND star Aaron Hickey looks set to make a comeback after a staggering 568 days for Brentford this week.

The former Hearts defender has suffered from a series of hamstring injuries and hasn't kicked a ball in a senior game since October 2023 in a 2-0 win at Chelsea.

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However, he has returned to full training and has been playing for Brentford's Under 21s where he made an assist this week in a win against Barnsley.

And Brentford boss Thomas Frank has revealed he is set to include the 22-year-old in their derby against Fulham next week in their penultimate game of the season, with a final game against Wolves to come too.

And that would end 568 days of hell for the full back.

Frank said: "He is getting closer.

"Aaron is short of being in the next squad for this weekend, but hopefully he can be involved in one of the last two games.

"Let’s see. It’s about building him correctly.”