Paddy Davitt

Norwich City attacker Ante Crnac discusses the mental and physical challenges of recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury suffered at Derby in October 2025. After 10 months of rehabilitation and several practice games, he is nearing a return and hopes to contribute to Philippe Clement's first full campaign in charge. Crnac credits his teammates and coaches for supporting him and has offered similar encouragement to fellow Norwich player Ali Ahmed, who recently suffered the same injury.

The Pink Un podcast examines Norwich City's difficulties in reshaping its squad during the transfer window after Matej Jurasek's departure and Ali Ahmed's injury. The discussion focuses on whether the club needs one or two more wingers, particularly on the left, to fit Philippe Clement's preference for pace and directness. Norwich has several players capable of operating wide, but adding more could create problems with squad size, playing time and financial management. The panel also considers the difficulty of moving players such as Jakov Medic, Amankwah Forson and potentially Liam Gibbs on because Championship wages are comparatively high, while new financial rules and disparities between English and European leagues have slowed transfer activity.

West Bromwich Albion defeated Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road after a controversial goal that appeared to involve Aune Heggebo handling the ball and a second-half solo strike from Jimmy-Jay Morgan. West Brom boss James Morrison acknowledged that his side rode their luck, praised goalkeeper Max O'Leary and the defenders for key saves and blocks, and admitted the team needed to improve after a cautious first half. Morrison also praised Morgan's work rate, confidence and match-winning contribution while warning that he must maintain consistency throughout the Championship season.

Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement criticized referee Tim Robinson for allowing West Bromwich Albion’s opening goal, arguing that Aune Heggebo handled the ball while attempting to score. West Brom doubled its lead through Jimmy-Jay Morgan before Mathias Kvistgaarden’s stoppage-time header gave Norwich late hope in a 2-1 Championship defeat at Carrow Road. Clement also assessed Norwich’s opening-day performance and welcomed the return of fit-again Papa Amadou Diallo.