Keith Andrews lauded Ibrahim Sangare following the midfielder’s impressive first appearance for Brentford.
The club’s record acquisition impressed as the Bees launched their campaign in style, defeating Tottenham 3-0 in a lopsided west London derby.
Keane Lewis-Potter and Vitaly Janelt found the net before half-time, with Michael Kayode completing the scoring, before Igor Thiago blazed a spot-kick over the bar.
Sangare’s display indicated he is set to make a significant impression in the top flight.
The head coach expressed hope that similar performances would follow.
He noted the pleasure of working with the player and praised the club’s efforts in securing the transfer, acknowledging that other suitors had been interested.
The manager highlighted how the new arrival enhances the existing midfield options and admitted he thoroughly appreciated what he witnessed from the youngster, describing him as modest yet clearly driven.
Twelve months earlier, when Andrews succeeded Thomas Frank at the helm, many observers had forecast a difficult season for Brentford. However, the side confounded expectations by competing for continental qualification.
Following their comprehensive victory over Tottenham, built on the foundations of a strong pre-season programme, the team appears poised for another fruitful term.
Andrews remarked on the impressive nature of the display across various aspects, noting that while pre-season rarely provides definitive answers, the side felt prepared and ultimately delivered a creditable showing.