Norwich City’s alarming slump in form continued as they squandered a 2-0 lead against Leeds United, losing 3-2 at home. This marks the third consecutive game in which Norwich have conceded late goals and dropped points. Manager Daniel Farke returned to Carrow Road, but individual errors and poor decision-making were to blame for the team’s downfall. According to midfielder Duffy, it was not a lack of game management that caused the collapse, but rather the team’s failure to stick to their strengths and adapt to Leeds’ changes in the second half.
Duffy expressed frustration at how easily Leeds were able to penetrate Norwich’s defensive structure and criticized the nature of the three goals they conceded. He highlighted the need to fix these defensive issues, as conceding “ridiculous goals” is hurting the team’s chances of reaching the top six. If Norwich wants to improve their position in the league, Duffy emphasized the importance of keeping clean sheets and not giving away “c*** goals”.
Despite some positives from the performance, Duffy admitted to feeling angry and acknowledged the need for the team to reflect on their performance and make improvements. The mood was initially good at halftime, but 45 minutes later, they were being booed off the pitch. Duffy called for a collective effort from the team to address these issues and improve their defensive structure. He emphasized the importance of team structure and called for the team to get it right in order to start keeping clean sheets.
Overall, Norwich City’s alarming slump in form continued as they squandered a 2-0 lead against Leeds United, resulting in a 3-2 defeat. Individual errors and poor decision-making were identified as the main factors contributing to the team’s downfall. Duffy criticized the team’s failure to stick to their strengths and adapt to Leeds’ changes in the second half. He expressed frustration at the team’s defensive vulnerabilities and emphasized the need to fix these issues to improve their chances of reaching the top six. Duffy called for a collective effort and improved team structure to address these defensive shortcomings and start keeping clean sheets.
