Ante Crnac could return for Norwich in Carabao Cup against Cardiff

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Ante Crnac could return for Norwich in Carabao Cup against Cardiff
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Norwich City forward Ante Crnac may make his competitive return from a ten-month injury lay-off during the Carabao Cup match against Cardiff City on Tuesday. Manager Philippe Clement noted that Crnac, along with teammates Darlin Yongwa and Bruno Alves, will be integrated back into the squad carefully. Despite Crnac's long absence from competitive play, Clement emphasized the team's focus on advancing in the tournament rather than merely providing playing time for recovering players. José Córdoba's suspension will begin with this match, while Paris Maghoma is back in training as he recovers from injury.

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  • Crnac has not played competitive football for almost a year.
  • Clement plans to carefully manage returning players' game time.
  • José Córdoba will begin his suspension in this match.
  • Paris Maghoma has returned to training after injury.
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Norwich City boss Philippe Clement says Ante Crnac could make his competitive return from a ten-month injury lay-off in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash with Cardiff City.Darlin Yongwa and Bruno Alves ar...

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