Soccer-Brentford's Henry out for remainder of season with knee injury

Brentford defender Rico Henry is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury during their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old left back joined Brentford in 2016 and is the club's longest-serving player, with 203 appearances. Brentford, who are 11th in the table, face Everton at home on Saturday.

Brentford defender Rico Henry is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury during their 1-0 loss to Newcastle United, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Henry was withdrawn in the 42nd minute of Saturday's clash after going down following a challenge with Newcastle right back Kieran Trippier.

"Rico will have to undergo surgery in the next week and unfortunately he will have a long recovery period," said Brentford's chief medical officer Neil Greig. The 26-year-old left back joined Brentford in 2016 and is the club's longest-serving player, with 203 appearances. Brentford, who are 11th in the table, face Everton at home on Saturday.

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