MATCHDAY: Chelsea without strikers; Bayern without coach
Premier League leader Chelsea will have to cope without its two first-choice strikers for the visit of last-place NorwichOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NORWICH CITY 4-6-5 · 14TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
4-6-5 · 14TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
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Mathias Normann - Option to start at Chelsea Normann dealt with cramps last weekend before being taken off late in the match, but he's available for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact Normann has been the lone spark for Norwich in recent contests, producing 10 shots and four chances created in addition to taking set pieces. He's struggled with some fitness issues in the early season, but with another week of training, a full 90 is possible at Chelsea.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Todd Cantwell - Lacking match fitness Cantwell (fitness) isn't an option for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Daniel Farke. "Todd has missed a lot of training sessions, so is not a topic for tomorrow. T...
Impact It's been a roller coaster for Cantwell over the last month. He missed a set of matches for personal reasons and then last week Farke said he'd be an option for the game against Brighton. Now, Cantwell isn't an option despite training for two weeks. At this point, it seems likely Cantwell is upset with his role at the club and that'll lead to yet another absence. He started with the club's U23s on Friday instead.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christoph Zimmermann - Set for ankle surgery Zimmermann will undergo ankle surgery next week and will be out of training the next six weeks, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact This was expected to be the case for Zimmermann and it doesn't change much for Norwich. The veteran defender is no longer a regular in the squad and he's simply in the team for depth, as about the fifth center-back option.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Billy Gilmour - Out against parent club Gilmour is ineligible for Saturday's trip to Chelsea, his parent club.
Impact Gilmour hasn't seen a minute in each of the last three matches, so his absence won't change much for Norwich in a tough spot. It's unclear why Gilmour has been benched after starting four of the first five matches of the season, but they're now using a 5-3-2 formation, which has led to just two goals scored total in their last three matches.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Sargent - Creates three chances during start Sargent created three chances during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Sargent created five chances across his last two Premier League appearances. Those were starts he recorded playing alongside fellow striker Teemu Pukki. Sargent's recent stat lines indicate the American will be a chance creator to complement his Finnish teammate.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grant Hanley - Records six clearances Hanley recorded six clearances during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Again, Hanley recorded the Norwich City team's best clearance tally Saturday. He averaged 6.5 clearances across his last eight Premier League appearances. And considering the team has problems concerning ball possession, that rate is unlikely to decrease much.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre Lees-Melou - Wins four tackles Lees-Melou won four tackles during a goalless draw Saturday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Lees-Melou won nine tackles across Norwich City's last three league games and could continue winning more, considering he plays with a team that has problems concerning ball possession.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Krul - Records three saves, clean sheet Krul recorded three saves and the clean sheet during a 0-0 draw Saturday versus Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Krul saved eight shots across his last two Premier League appearances, both clean sheets. He will try improving the latter tally to three during an unfavorable matchup at Chelsea next Saturday.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Barden - Diagnosed with testicular cancer Barden has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and will take a period away from the game.
Impact Barden is just 20 years old, so he'll hopefully get rid of the cancer and back on the pitch once chemotherapy is over. He had been on loan at Livingston but will now return to Norwich. Obviously, it's something that will take time, but players have returned from testicular cancer before to play at a high level.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Norwich City v. Brighton ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 10/16/2021
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Norwich still waiting for first EPL win after home draw
Norwich’s wait for a first English Premier League win of the season goes on after a scoreless home draw with BrightonOCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sam Byram - Edging closer to return Byram (hamstring) is taking part in portions of training ahead of Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact Byram has been out all season with a hamstring injury and even if available Saturday, he won't be moved into the starting XI. His role in the team is unclear, though he's not expected to crack the XI when everyone else is healthy.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Normann - Available against Brighton Normann (abdomen) has been training with the team this week and is available for Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact Normann's abdomen issue never seemed like a real injury, so it's expected he'll remain in the starting XI Saturday. He went the full 90 in his last start, his first 90 of the season, and he's been Norwich's best fantasy player with seven shots and four chances created in three starts.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christoph Zimmermann - May need ankle surgery Zimmermann may need ankle surgery, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact Zimmermann has been out with the ankle injury since early September and it looks like it hasn't gotten better. Surgery would likely keep him out a couple more months, but even then, he wasn't an option to feature when healthy.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Todd Cantwell - Available to face Brighton Cantwell (personal) has been back since the start of the week and will be an option Saturday against Brighton, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact There was never a reason given for Cantwell's absence, but it looks like he'll be an option to make the starting XI Saturday. Of course, if Norwich stick with their five-man back line, there probably won't be a spot for Cantwell, who started the first three matches of the season before being benched.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Milot Rashica - Dealing with knee problems Rashica returned from the international break with "knee problems" ahead of Saturday's match against Brighton, according to manager Daniel Farke.
Impact Rashica was dealing with a knock before the break, so it's a wonder if his knee issues are related. Either way, Norwich have opted for a five-man back line in recent contests and that's left Rashica on the bench, so if that continues it's not expected he'll start against Brighton.
OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 11, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Przemyslaw Placheta - Starts for Poland Placheta (COVID-19) is well enough to have gone 90 minutes in Saturday's match with Poland against San Marino.
Impact Placheta has yet to appear for Norwich this season because of COVID-19 symptoms, but he surprisingly is well enough to get 90 minutes for his national team. The thought is that he'll be an option after the break, though his spot in the team remains unclear.
OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Normann - Withdraws from national team Normann has withdrawn from the Norway national team as a precaution for minor abdominal pain.
Impact This doesn't seem like anything major, as it's possible Norwich are simply letting Normann rest instead of playing over the break. More information should come out ahead of the Oct. 16 contest, but it's expected he'll remain in the XI after another solid performance against Burnley as well as his first 90 of the season.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tim Krul - Keeps clean sheet in draw Krul made five saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Burnley.
Impact Krul did a nice job when called into action here, matching his season best with five saves and keeping his first clean sheet of the season despite of some heavy aerial pressure by the opposition. Up next for the goalkeeper is Oct. 16 home clash against Brighton.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grant Hanley - Makes 15 clearances in draw Hanley had one off-target shot, made one tackle (won), 15 clearances and five interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Burnl...
Impact Hanley was simply amazing at the heart of the defense, racking up a Premier League season-high 15 clearances and being essential for his side to withstand the aerial pressure that the opposition put during some stretches. The centre back leads the league in interceptions, with 46 over seven starts and will try to keep it up during Oct. 16 home match against Brighton.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Max Aarons - Makes four clearances in draw Aarons had two off-target shots, created one chance, sent in four inaccurate crosses, made four clearances, was shown a yellow card and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during...
Impact Aarons had a respectable performance on both ends, making some dangerous plays on the offensive end and helping his side to withstand some stretches of heavy pressure on defense. The right-back still has a lot of untapped two-way potential and will need to be at his best during Oct. 16 home match against surprising Brighton.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Normann - Fills stat sheet in draw Normann had two shots (one on target), created two chances, sent in seven crosses (three accurate), made two tackles (both won), seven clearances and three blocks and was shown a y...
Impact Normann was one of the best men on the pitch here, having some great numbers on both ends. The midfielder was a menace on attacking set pieces, but was also able to provide some crucial defensive support. Given what he's shown over three matches so far this season, Normann looks like a lock in the starting XI for upcoming games, which includes Oct. 16 home clash against Brighton.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Burnley v. Norwich City ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 10/2/2021
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • YOUTUBE
