PIM Balkestein has targeted next week's clash against Carlisle for a return to action.

The Dutch defender is sidelined with a groin problem, leaving Brentford short of cover in the centre of defence.

However, the former Ipswich Town star hopes to return to training next week ahead of the JPT final warm-up against the Cumbrians.

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