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Aaron Hickey signed for Brentford from Italian side Bologna in the summer of 2022 Brentford defender Aaron Hickey has returned to training after being sidelined since October 2023. The 22-year-old Scotland full-back suffered a hamstring issue during the Bees' Premier League game against Chelsea last season. He then suffered a further setback in his recovery during a training session in August 2024 before undergoing surgery for a second time. Last month, Hickey signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal, external to extend his stay with Brentford until the summer of 2028. In a social media post on Friday, Brentford said: "Aaron [Hickey] is training with the first team in parts and the plan is to be fully training next week. "From next week, he needs a pre-season [to be ready]. " Hickey made his Scotland debut in March 2022 and has since won 14 caps for his country. Brentford are currently 11th in the Premier League table and face a trip to West Ham in their next outing on Saturday, 15 February (15: 00 GMT). Premier League: Brighton v Chelsea - team news & build-up Everton, Liverpool and Slot charged after derby melee Premier League sponsorship rules 'void' says tribunal Ceramist, Theaster Gates, on his cultural influences The internationally acclaimed and hugely influential artist talks to John Wilson Be transported back to the vivid Soho streets of 1918 Preview the brand-new drama starring Julianne Nicholson, Eilidh Fisher and Eliza Scanlen Transform your relationship in just seven days This week-long practice offers simple, actionable steps to bring more love and connection into your life An irresistible musical mix of pleasure and pain Some of music’s biggest stars pour their hearts out in this selection of classic performances Scholarship, hardship and an English rugby divide How does Daniel Levy run Tottenham - and would he ever leave? Sutton's predictions v The Wombats drummer & Everton fan Dan Haggis 'Goodison was never going to go quietly - but this was something else' Celtic take German lessons to avert 'absolute thumping' What has derby drama done to title race? Champions Wigan the hunted as Super League returns Europe's best title race? The 'chaos' of 2. Bundesliga Who could replace Gatland as next Wales head coach? Man City's lack of belief and ageing team exposed by ruthless Real Madrid The Afghan women's team who will not be silenced Super Bowl win sees Mailata complete 'greatest story in football' Football Daily. Audio Football Daily In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week End of a dynasty? What next for the Chiefs after Super Bowl blowout? Lions watch week two: Fly-halves, flankers & props star 'Ireland live rent free in Scotland's heads - again' Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl. Video Philadelphia Eagles destroy Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl Boom or bust? Golf in flux but is it really thriving? 'Complete team' Ireland in driving seat for hat-trick Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.