Norwich manager unhappy with referee over injury to Kvistgaarden

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Norwich manager unhappy with referee over injury to Kvistgaarden

Summary

Norwich City manager Philippe Clement expressed frustration with the referee following an injury to Mathias Kvistgaarden in the team's season opener. The Canaries secured a dominant 4-1 victory over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup, but the injury overshadowed the result. Kvistgaarden left the match after a knee-to-back challenge from an MK Dons defender shortly after coming on as a substitute. This adds to recent woes for Norwich, as Ali Ahmed is already sidelined with an ACL injury. Clement indicated the club may need to explore the transfer market in light of these injuries.

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•Norwich City won 4-1 against MK Dons in the Carabao Cup.
•Mathias Kvistgaarden suffered a back injury from a foul.
•Clement criticized the referee for not issuing a stronger penalty.
•Ali Ahmed is out with an ACL injury.
•Norwich may look to the transfer market for reinforcements.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Norwich boss unhappy with referee as he gives update on latest injury worry

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Norwich City manager Philippe Clement was left unhappy with the referee after Mathias Kvistgaarden sustained a back injury in their season opener.The Canaries kicked off the new season with a dominant...
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