Cardiff City v Norwich City: David Wagner on Danny Batth
Danny Batth, the 33-year-old centre back for Huddersfield Town, has had limited playing time since his arrival in September, behind Ben Gibson, Shane Duffy, and even youngster Jaden Warner. However, Batth’s time has now come, as Gibson is injured, Duffy is suspended, and Grant Hanley is still making his comeback from a long layoff. Manager David Wagner praised Batth’s professionalism and experience, and expressed confidence in his ability to perform for the team. Despite previous lineup shuffles, Huddersfield Town has faced a recent decline, and Wagner emphasized the importance of execution, concentration, and desire on the pitch.
Wagner’s team has faced different tactical strategies in their recent Championship away games, but the outcomes have not been in their favor. However, Wagner insists that the team understands what is expected of them in terms of ball possession and execution, and believes that they need to focus on improving their press and clinical abilities on the pitch. They will face a tough test against resurgent Cardiff, who have not lost at home in the league since the opening week of the season. With the knowledge that Cardiff are strong in set pieces and play a more physical style, Huddersfield Town is preparing for a challenging match.
Despite the recent struggles, Wagner remains confident in his team’s ability to compete against Cardiff and earn some points from the game. He emphasizes that the team needs to focus on executing their plays effectively, being concentrated, and showing desire on the pitch. The manager also acknowledges the need to improve their defensive and offensive performance in order to continue scoring and minimize conceding goals. With their away form differing from their home form, Huddersfield Town is preparing for a difficult challenge against Cardiff. And they will be looking to put in a strong performance that could potentially earn them positive results.