Norwich City boss Philippe Clement has addressed the media ahead of a crucial Championship trip to Bristol City, delivering a mixed bag of team news as the Canaries look to bounce back from a painful East Anglian derby defeat to Ipswich Town.
Clement reported a positive reaction from his squad following the weekend loss, emphasizing the need to learn and move forward. "It's about taking lessons from it and moving on," the head coach stated, acknowledging the team has already sought clarity from officials regarding certain decisions in that fiery contest.
On the injury front, there's a significant blow for young defender Ben Chrisene. The full-back, who has been managing a shoulder issue, will consult a specialist next week and faces the possibility of missing the rest of the campaign. This is a tough setback for both player and team during the season's run-in.
However, there is a major boost with the return of experienced midfielder Jeff Schlupp to the squad. His availability provides a welcome injection of quality and know-how for a challenging away fixture. Meanwhile, attackers Jovon Makama and Papa Amadou Diallo are back in training ("out on the grass"), though a first-team return is not yet on the immediate horizon.
Clement also confirmed he will serve a touchline ban this weekend after receiving a yellow card during the Ipswich match, meaning he'll watch the action alongside his analyst. He highlighted set-pieces as a key area for improvement, noting his side's failure to capitalize on numerous corners last time out. As the Championship promotion race heats up, every detail counts.
