Due to an ankle issue, Norwich City striker Josh Sargent had to leave the game against Leeds United in the second half. This might be a worry going into the second leg.
After their first-leg match against Norwich City ended this afternoon, the Whites will return to Elland Road on Thursday with a 0-0 tie. Ultimately, neither team’s efforts resulted in a goal, making it clear that Carrow Road was not a neutral’s game. Leeds had a refreshing attitude as it appeared that neither team was willing to take chances that would have left them vulnerable during the game.
Leeds’ ability to keep a clean sheet after the game is a much-needed boost, especially considering the nine goals they have given up in their last three games of the season.
Though neither team really threatened Angus Gunn and Illan Meslier, Daniel Farke will be hoping that his team’s performance will increase for the second leg. David Wagner will also likely benefit from this. Concerns about Josh Sargent’s injury surface before the second leg with Josh Sargent, the main outlet for the Canaries, was substituted off due to injury, hence he was unable to finish the match. Via Adam Pope, David Wagner disclosed the striker’s ankle problem following the game, which could be problematic for the second leg.
Losing Sargent would be devastating for the second leg.
Wagner is correct when he says that the two teams balanced each other out, and the second leg is in a perfect position. But when it comes to trying to break out of their own half, they are already far behind if they don’t have Barnes or Sargent in the lineup. We also lack an outlet in the absence of Patrick Bamford, therefore both management must find a difficult solution to this problem.
