The Canaries secured a hard-fought victory against QPR at Carrow Road, marking their first back-to-back wins since August. Despite some concerns about the quality of their performance, Hwang Ui-jo’s first-half goal was enough to secure the win. Manager David Wagner is focused on making the team more defensively resilient, but this has come at the expense of creativity. As they strive for another win to alleviate pressure on the German manager, the team is seeking a better balance.
In terms of player fitness, there are doubts about the availability of Jon Rowe, Przemyslaw Placheta, and Ashley Barnes due to various injuries. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn and Adam Forshaw are expected to rejoin training, while Captain Grant Hanley is set to return after the next game. Josh Sargent, Jacob Sorensen, and Ben Gibson are continuing their recoveries from long-term fitness issues. On the other hand, Watford will be missing captain and goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann due to suspension, with Ben Hamer set to replace him in goal. Ismael Kone is also expected to return to the midfield.
Watford currently sits 15th in the Championship, two points behind Norwich, with a fully fit squad. However, they have won and lost fewer but drawn more games than the Canaries. Watford has a stronger track record against Norwich, winning seven of the last eight encounters and beating Norwich in their last four trips to Vicarage Road. Fans can follow all the updates, analysis, and reaction through the NCFC Live blog, which is exclusively available to Pink Un+ subscribers. Reporters will also be taking comments and questions from City fans before, during, and after the game.
In summary, Norwich secured a hard-fought victory against QPR, aiming to find a balance between defensive resilience and creativity. The team is also dealing with various player injuries, while Watford is missing their captain and goalkeeper due to suspension. With a fully fit squad, Watford has a stronger track record against Norwich, winning seven of the last eight encounters between the sides. Fans can follow all the updates, analysis, and reaction through the NCFC Live blog, exclusively available to Pink Un+ subscribers.
