Dimitris Giannoulis could return to Norwich City squad for Preston game

Boss David Wagner has issued an injury update ahead of this weekend

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 8th Dec 2023

Dimitris Giannoulis is expected to return to the Norwich City squad for the visit of Preston North End this weekend, after recovering from injury.

Canaries boss David Wagner has also confirmed Angus Gunn and Jonathan Rowe remain fit, after coming through the Bristol City game without any fresh issues.

Grant Hanley is expected back in training next week. Josh Sargent could return around Christmas time.

Hwang Ui-Jo, who has netted a string of crucial goals for the Canaries in recent weeks, is expected to be out until the new year.

Speaking to the media ahead of this weekend, Wagner said: "I said even when we had the bad spell, this group is tight together."

"They are good characters. Ok, we didn't collect the points or perform on the level we expect. Now, we're making good steps and we want to stay focused and create some momentum," he explained.

"Cardiff was a decent performance, QPR was ok. Defensively good but offensively we can do better. Bristol City was a very even game, both teams wanted to win and we had a bit of luck but I think the players deserve that luck.

"We have to, and we need and we want to, improve performance-wise. Defensively we have been much better and we want to continue that, be harder to break down but also create our opportunities and be clinical."

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