Brentford boss, Thomas Frank expects his players to step up and lead following the departure of Ivan Toney.
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00:00There's a lot of discussion about Ivan Toni for the transfer when you're close.
00:04So we still have some Ivan Toni questions?
00:07I thought I was finished with it.
00:09So this is the last time or whatever you ask?
00:11I can't promise anything.
00:13No, that's the right answer.
00:14Ivan has been fantastic for us over four seasons.
00:17A big part of the success we had the last four seasons.
00:20One of the most important players, no doubt about that.
00:26His goals, his all-round play and his character off the pitch.
00:32In terms of driving the team.
00:35He's also bringing good energy every day, which I think is important.
00:40But we know how it is when players leave, others grow or step into a new position.
00:48We talked about it in terms of games we played.
00:52We got good practice last year.
00:54We had six, seven months or two-thirds of the season where we didn't play with him.
01:00We also started the season without him.
01:02Also in the dressing room, others now need to take responsibility and be leaders.
01:09But on and off the pitch, of course, I think Ivan is a fantastic player on and off the pitch.
01:16But in general, I'm not worried.