In the Canaries’ final game before the international break, a 4-0 victory against Hull City, the 28-year-old was substituted off at halftime due to a side strain that prevented him from finishing the match at Carrow Road.
That day, at halftime, George Long took the position of his fellow shot-stopper. This weekend, the backup goalkeeper will start in goal since the Scottish international is unlikely to recuperate in time for the Potteries trip.
The former Millwall and Hull City player will wear the gloves once more on Saturday, with former Norwich boss Narcis Pelach in the home dugout. The player hasn’t started a league game for the Norfolk team since November of last year.
Issues with Johannes Hoff Thorup A report about Angus Gunn in Norwich City
Speaking to the media on Thursday afternoon, Thorup confirmed the negative information about Gunn and raised questions about his availability for the upcoming week’s games.
Middlesbrough’s Ben Wilmot
Ben Wilmot needs to silence the Canaries threat if Stoke hopes to gain anything from their Saturday encounter.
After traveling to Stoke this past weekend, Norwich will play at Preston North End on Tuesday night before visiting Middlesbrough the following weekend. At this point, Gunn’s availability for all three games is uncertain.
Regarding the circumstances surrounding his first-choice goalkeeper, the Canaries manager stated on the team’s official website: “It might take a few weeks.” We’ll attempt to inject it to see if it can move a little bit more quickly.”
Long, who has already given up seven goals in his two 90-minute appearances this season in EFL Cup games against Stevenage and Crystal Palace, is now prepared to cover the gap until the former Manchester City player returns to full fitness.
Norwich City is encouraged by additional worries about injuries.
Regarding the other possible worries before the trip to Staffordshire, Thorup was mainly upbeat with updates on Marcelino Nunez [above] and Jose Cordoba, albeit Gunn’s injury fears.
Days before the international break, the former played the full 90 minutes in the team’s victory over the Tigers before withdrawing from Chile’s international roster due to a hamstring ailment.
While with Panama, Cordoba did not play in any games and returned to Central America complaining of knee pain; nonetheless, the City manager is not worried about the players’ long-term health.
Nunez Marcelino
Regarding the duo, the Danish player stated: “[Nunez is] More positive than thought, he could play a little bit today and maybe tomorrow.
“We saw him the day following the Hull City game, and his condition wasn’t great, but after getting a scan, it turned out better than anticipated.”
It’s okay that they (Panama) desired to meet him [Cordoba]. He was free to visit his family back home.
“His knee injury prevented him from playing. We should exercise caution since it’s not actually an injury—it’s just possible that we utilize it too often.”
“If he’s doing well in the session tomorrow then there’s no worries from my side that he can play.”
“Play for England” was the audacious forecast for Kellen Fisher of Norwich City.
The 20-year-old, who moved from Bromley last summer, has established himself as a premier Championship operator.
When domestic football resumes, the Canaries, who have 10 points from their past 12 games, will be hoping to build on their strong recent performance. However, without the dependable Gunn in goal, Thorup might need to adjust his strategy to counter the potential threat from the hosts.
Nonetheless, the news about Cordoba and Nunez appears to be encouraging for the East Anglian team, as both contributed to their team’s recent comeback prior to the two-week suspension from Championship games.