Norwich City manager David Wagner says Josh Sargent will be out for’months’.
Norwich City manager David Wagner has confirmed that striker Josh Sargent will be out for “months” rather than weeks after suffering an ankle injury against Huddersfield on Saturday.
The American was helped off the field after scoring the first goal in City’s 4-0 victory, with what was described as a “serious” injury at the time.
Sargent will find out if he needs surgery after seeing specialists, according to Wagner.
This season, the 23-year-old has three goals in four Championship games.
Wagner told BBC Radio Norfolk after Norwich’s 1-0 win over Bristol City in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday that they are learning more about the likely prognosis of Sargent’s injury.
“Even if we don’t have a clear picture, so far it is a serious one and we’re speaking about months not weeks [out],” he went on to say.
“How grave is it? He’ll have to see more consultants, and we’ll know more by the end of the week if he needs surgery.”
Given Sargent’s form this season, Wagner is aware that they will miss his goal threat, and while the head coach is confident that his squad can cope, he has not ruled out signing another striker before the transfer window closes on Friday.
“We’ve seen we have a good squad with alternatives but we know the transfer window is open, and while it is open I will not deny anything.”
McLean isn’t going anywhere.
Wagner also mentioned Scotland.
Norwich are said to have rejected a £4 million bid from the Whites, and Wagner is adamant that he wants the player at Carrow Road.
“I will deny that Kenny McLean will travel to Leeds.” “I like the fact that he stays, and that is why he will stay.”
