Philippe Clement hailed his Norwich City side's resilience after they fought back to beat Watford 3-2 at Carrow Road. The victory moves the Canaries up to 20th in the Championship, now on 12 points from 12 games, a record of four wins and eight defeats.
Myron Boadu gave the visitors a two-goal lead, scoring in the 10th and 27th minutes. Benjamin Chrisene pulled one back for Norwich eight minutes after the break. Anthony Musaba then levelled the scores just past the hour mark before Paris Maghoma completed the turnaround with a 71st-minute winner, assisted by Mathias Kvistgaarden for the second time in the match.
Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Clement reacted to the win. "Norwich boss Philippe Clement reacts after win against Watford," he said, acknowledging the importance of the result.
This win marks a second consecutive victory for Clement's team, following a 3-1 success at Charlton last week where goals came from Paris Maghoma, Mathias Kvistgaarden, and an own goal. The team's recent form shows two wins from their last five outings, a run that includes defeats to Portsmouth, Southampton, and Swansea, and their overall recent form is two wins and three losses. Their next challenge is a quick turnaround, with an away trip to face Derby on Tuesday, 3 November.
Despite the win, Norwich remain 13 points adrift of league leaders Middlesbrough. The team has scored 20 goals this season but conceded 22, leaving them with a negative goal difference. M. Touré leads the scoring charts for the club with five goals in seven appearances. The win provides a vital boost ahead of the midweek fixture at Pride Park.
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Manager Philippe Clement revealed the half-time choice that sparked Saturday's comeback. Norwich were booed off at the break, but Clement told his players they could either feel sorry for themselves or react. "I don't want to go too much in detail, but that in life you have two choices when things don't go your way," he said. The win lifts the Canaries to 15th in the Championship, now on 15 points. They head to Derby on Tuesday on a two-game winning run.
Manager Philippe Clement has provided an injury update on three key players. Kenny McLean saw a specialist on Friday after a setback in his ankle recovery. "Maybe he can be available in the week to come. Maybe not," said Clement. Pelle Mattsson overstretched his hamstring against Charlton but could return this week. Oscar Schwartau is expected back for Tuesday's trip to Derby. The Canaries, 15th in the Championship with 15 points, head to Pride Park on a two-game winning run.
Watford manager Alessio Dionisi questioned his players' mentality after their collapse at Carrow Road. "At the moment, no. Probably not," Dionisi said when asked if his squad had the required heart. He was furious with the second-half capitulation from a 2-0 lead. Norwich, now 15th in the Championship with 15 points, have scored 23 goals this season. They travel to Derby on Tuesday on a two-game winning run.
Manager Philippe Clement praised his side's character after Saturday's comeback. "Football is all about how you react to setbacks," said Clement, delighted with the passion shown. The 3-2 win over Watford, which included goals from Benjamin Chrisene, Anthony Musaba and Paris Maghoma, lifts Norwich to 15th in the Championship with 15 points from 13 games. They have now scored 23 goals this season but conceded 24. The Canaries head to Derby on Tuesday on a two-game winning run.
Sam Field has revealed he felt no added pressure captaining Norwich City in Saturday's 3-2 win over Watford. The midfielder was handed the armband with Kenny McLean and Pelle Mattsson injured. "I don't see it as pressure. It's a good squad and the manager's got everyone there because he believes in everyone," Field said. The 15th-placed Canaries, on a two-game winning run, head to Derby on Tuesday. Field's permanent move from QPR was completed for £1.5m in the summer.
