Norwich City manager Philippe Clement has confirmed his squad will be missing players for the upcoming Championship fixture against Southampton. The Canaries, who sit 18th in the table with nine points from nine games, are looking to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat at Swansea last Friday.
Clement was cautious about revealing specific names but acknowledged the absences. "I don’t want to say too much about the squad as I don’t want to make our opponents too smart but for sure we will miss one or two out of the squad from the last game," the head coach said. The last outing saw Josh Wright score Norwich's goal in a loss that extended their recent run to four defeats in five matches.
Forsyth and Topic updates
There was better news on the recovery front for two young players. Winger Gabe Forsyth, who had suffered a minor setback in his rehabilitation, is back on the training pitch. "Gabe Forsyth is getting better and he is back outside with the physios training," Clement confirmed. A recent scan showed no cause for concern, and the player is now building towards a return to full training and potential Under-21s action.
Midfielder Mirko Topic has also taken a significant step forward, having trained with the first-team squad for the past fortnight. His next scheduled appearance is for the Norwich City Under-21s against West Ham's development side this Friday, a key part of his reintegration.
The immediate focus, however, is on Saturday's home game against Southampton. Clement will have to adjust his selection from the Swansea loss, where his side conceded twice in the second half. Supporters can check the latest team news and the full squad list as the match approaches. Norwich's fixtures show a busy period ahead, making squad depth vital. The manager's update provides a clearer picture of the options available as the team seeks to improve its position in the standings. Topic's planned U21 outing is scheduled for Friday evening.
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