BRENTFORD striker Carl Cort faces a race against time to be fit for the start of the new season.
The 32-year-old has been struggling with a knock to his Achilles, and will not be ready until the curtain-raiser at Carlisle on August 7 at the earliest.
However, there is better news for strike partner Charlie MacDonald , who returned to training yesterday.
Last season's top scorer tightened his groin at Tonbridge Angels two weeks ago, but should be fit to play a part against Crystal Palace on Friday.
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