Norwich City secured a 1-0 home win over QPR, with their only shot on target, and their rare clean sheet against the second-placed leakiest squad. Head coach Wagner acknowledged the lack of entertainment but emphasized that the team’s attacking threat would not be sacrificed to improve defensively. He highlighted the importance of confidence in the offensive situation and expressed the team’s determination to maintain defensive stability while also attacking at their best. The victory against QPR was seen as a first step in achieving their goal of being more ruthless in both attack and defense.
The upcoming match against Watford will test whether the shutout against QPR was a turning point for Norwich City’s defense. Wagner highlighted the need for dramatic improvement in the team’s defensive performance, as well as the significance of keeping a clean sheet. He emphasized the importance of continuing to improve and being more difficult to break down, especially against stronger opponents like Watford. The team is focused on maintaining defensive stability while also creating opportunities to be more clinical in attack, and they are working on building belief, trust, and confidence in their abilities.
Wagner emphasized the importance of honest communication with the players and identifying areas for improvement, which led to a defensive performance that kept a clean sheet. He expressed the hope that this moment would serve as a foundation for further progress, and that maintaining the mindset of defensive improvement will be crucial. Additionally, he noted that the return of some players would provide competition and further enhance the team’s performance. Overall, Norwich City’s focus is on building on the defensive improvement achieved in the QPR game and continuing to progress in both attack and defense.
