Thorup: International Break Timely for Norwich Amidst Injury Woes

Recent injuries have strained the Norwich team, contributing to their third consecutive loss. According to head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, the international break arrives at the “best time” for Norwich, following their third successive Championship defeat, which occurred at home against Bristol City. This 2-0 loss to the Robins concluded the Canaries’ 21-match unbeaten run at Carrow Road, a streak that began on 5 November, 2023. Norwich is not scheduled to play their next league game until 23 November, which will be an away fixture against West Brom. “I think this is probably the best timing of the three [international breaks],” Thorup told BBC Radio Norfolk. “It’s been a tough week and on the back of this it’s useful for everyone to have a couple of days off.” Within the past eight days, Norwich also experienced defeats against Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday. Thorup stated that his players have reached “the limit” due to the strain placed on the squad by injuries. He added, “Hopefully on the back side of the international break we can come back with a little bit more energy and also start to have more training sessions.” “For a team like us, where we are still trying to improve and build a new way of playing, we need some more time on the grass out there.”