Norwich's Josh Sargent out and Pukki a doubt ahead of Birmingham visit

However Maquinhos is to return to the matchday squad

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 21st Feb 2023

Norwich City winger Josh Sargent is set to sit the next two games out, including tonight's fixture against Birmingham City.

The American has picked up a knock to his ankle. A late decision will be make about the fitness of Teemu Pukki.

Arsenal loanee Marquinhos could make his debut, having spent the past several weeks recovering from injury.

Speaking to the media ahead of the fixture, boss David Wagner said: "Josh has an ankle injury, so unfortunately he will be out of tomorrow's game, and then the game at the weekend.

"Teemu is a doubt for tomorrow's game, and we'll make a late call on him. Marquinhos will be back in the squad for tomorrow's game, providing nothing extraordinary happens this afternoon."

"(Birmingham are) an experienced team, and nobody should look at the table or recent results. They're direct. We should look at ourselves to fight this.

"But I'm looking forward to another floodlight Tuesday night game at Carrow Road tomorrow."

Adam Idah looks set to fill in for the missing Pukki and Sargent. On his selection, Wagner said: "He's a real, real talent. He's getting a lot of minutes under his belt, which he needs.

"I'm sure he can deliver physically, and we're sure we can get him to the level he needs to be."

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