Daniel Farke handed out some unwanted injury news on Friday as he confirmed that Christoph Zimmermann and Timm Klose will both miss the clash with Newcastle this weekend.
Twitter: @NUFC ? DF: “Timm Klose and Christoph Zimmermann are not available for tomorrow. Kenny McLean is also a major doubt… https://t.co/tuRpinypfq (@NorwichCityFC)
This means that Grant Hanley and Ben Godfrey are likely to keep their places at the back, as they are the club’s only fit central defenders at this moment in time.
Following the news, some Norwich fans have taken to Twitter to voice their concerns about Hanley starting…
Clairey seems worried about Hanley’s pace!
Twitter: Really gutted about Onel but with Emi, Todd and Roberts there is cover. More concerned about Hanley. Was too slow f… https://t.co/LleMhjEmgt (@Clairey1971)
This user wants Amadou to start over Hanley…
Twitter: Unpopular opinion alert:
Amadou needs to start IMO, I don’t want to see Hanley’s head in his hands again on Saturday. #ncfc (@TheMightyFritz)
Adam isn’t too keen on the idea of Hanley and Tettey…
Twitter: The thought of Hanley and Tettey starting tomorrow sends shivers up my spine, not the good kind either. #NCFC (@AdamConor)
Simon thinks people are overreacting…
Twitter: Mild overreaction alert from #ncfc fans. McLean out, Leitner in. I would have made that change regardless. Now the… https://t.co/odYRhQzaVc (@sharemyyear)
Cian has also suggested that Amadou start at centre-back…
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC @NUFC Amadou centre back? (@cian_fanning_)
Tony seems to think Norwich have already lost…
Twitter: @NorwichCityFC @NUFC We have lost (@TonyXbox_Ps4)
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It certainly is not ideal that Daniel Farke is, essentially, being forced into picking Hanley for Norwich’s first home game back in the Premier League.
After a disastrous performance in the 4-1 defeat to Liverpool last week, Hanley will need to up his game if he wants to avoid costing Norwich the points again.
The Scottish defender scored an own goal after seven minutes, whilst also failing to win a single tackle, interception or aerial battle throughout the game – not to mention he was dribbled past twice and gave the ball away cheaply in possession.
However, he is up against his former side – Newcastle – this weekend, which could give him the extra motivation he needs to put in a top-class performance and help Norwich get their first Premier League points on the board.
