Nathan Collins says he and Irish team-mate Caoimhin Kelleher have been joking about the unravelling Brentford managerial situation.
Boss Thomas Frank, who recently signed Kelleher for an initial £12.5million fee, looks set to join Tottenham Hotspur.
Daniel Levy is holding talks with Frank after sacking Ange Postecoglou despite their Europa League title victory.
It means Kelleher is involved in a bizarre situation where it’s likely he won’t play one game under the manager who brought him to the club.
Defender Collins, who has been a stalwart in Brentford’s defence, was talking to the press about the potential managerial change ahead of Ireland’s clash with Luxembourg this evening.
He said: “We have been joking about it, but he’s alright.
“Brentford is a good club and whatever happens, they will have a plan. There are good people in the back so there will be a plan.
“If (Frank) stays, even better. We can only see what happens.
Every time I turn on the TV, I see it. I can’t get away from it unfortunately.
“But I have my own problems with the game tonight, staying fit and looking after myself. I haven’t taken too much of an interest.”
Nathan Collins playing agent in Caoimhin Kelleher Brentford transfer
Collins admitted he was contacted on numerous occasions about his international compatriot.
Brentford were eager to pursue the keeper after agreeing to let Mark Flekken join Bayer Leverkusen.
Kelleher had already announced his intentions to leave Liverpool in pursuit of first-team football. He also had a year left on his Anfield contract.
Collins added: “A few people asked me what he was like and obviously I spoke highly of him, I’m not going to lie.
“But no, listen, he’s done it all himself – he’s shown what he can do on the highest level of football for Liverpool. He deserves to be a No. 1 at a good club.
“He shows his qualities as a keeper here, but it will be even better when we can train together every day and build our relationship a bit more, on and off the field.
“It will help Brentford and Ireland. I’m buzzing for him, it’s a great move for him and he deserves to be a No. 1 at a club.”
Ireland, who are favourites to overcome Luxembourg with football betting sites, are looking to extend their unbeaten record to four matches.
Manager Heimir Hallgrimsson is likely to start with Troy Parrott in attack after he missed the draw with Senegal due to illness.
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