Cordoba, Slimane Start; Amass Positioned on Bench
In recent football matchups, key player Slimane has been pivotal in the number 10 role, contributing to away victories against Wrexham and West Brom. Coach Philippe Clement made a significant change to the starting lineup following the impressive 5-0 win at the Hawthorns.
Cordoba and the Starting XI
Jose Cordoba has stepped in for Harry Darling, following his impactful performance after being substituted in during the previous match. This adjustment is essential for maintaining team dynamics.
Substitutions and Player Updates
- Harry Amass, the new Manchester United loan signing, has been added to the bench.
- Paris Maghoma, another January signing for the team, will not participate as the timing is too early for him.
Starting Lineups for Norwich City and Coventry City
| Team | Starting XI | Substitutes |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich City | Kovacevic; Fisher, McConville, Cordoba, Chrisene; McLean (C), Mattsson; Springett, Slimane, Ahmed; Makama | Grimshaw (GK), Amass, Stacey, Darling, Wright, Jurasek, Schwartau, Diallo, Kvistgaarden |
| Coventry City | Rushworth, Dasilva, Thomas, Grimes (C), Mason-Clark, Wright, Esse, Kitching, Thomas-Asante, Ewijk, Torp | Wilson (GK), Sakamoto, Simms, Min-Hyeok, Kesler-Hayden, Bidwell, Latibeaudiere, Woolfenden, Eccles |
Match Officials
The match will be officiated by referee Thomas Kirk, who aims to ensure fair play throughout the game.
As the teams prepare, the spotlight remains on Slimane and Cordoba, whose performances could be crucial in defining the outcome of the match.
