When a player returns from suspension, it is unknown the level of quality you’re going to get from the player. The player could be rusty after missing so much game time, or he stayed in tip top shape and is ready to go from the get-go. We’ve seen some legendary returns from suspension such as Eric Cantona’s legendary return from suspension at Old Trafford, or Suarez after his incident with Chiellini as he tore up Spain.
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Today we witnessed the return of one of the hottest commodities on the market in the Premier League in Ivan Toney. The player had gotten suspended last season due to gambling and his return for Brentford was today. Toney had been teasing about his return all over social media, by showing workout videos to show he is in great shape upon his return. Toney wanted to make sure fans knew there would be no rust.
And what a return it was for Toney as he scored a free kick in the first half against Forest. But it wasn’t the goal that made Toney’s return impressive, it was how he gets his teammates involved, and his passing. Not many strikers out there have the complete all-around game that Ivan Toney possesses. And Brentford needed it with Mbeumo on AFCON duty, Toney’s return was the spark they needed. Brentford wound up winning 3-2 in what was a thrilling game.
It was the kind of performance that exemplifies why the top teams around the league want Ivan Toney. The striker has been linked with lots of the big clubs around the country as all of them except Manchester City could use a major upgrade at striker. The English striker has been linked the strongest with Arsenal and was heavily rumored to go there in January.
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Ivan Toney on what the future holds
Ivan Toney did an interview with Sky Sports upon his return and he answered questions about his future. While Toney did commit to Brentford, he left a little crack in the door open to a departure. “It’s obvious I’d like to play for a top club, everybody wants to play for the top clubs, fighting for titles and these kinds of things,” said Toney on leaving for a big club.
