Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup expressed satisfaction with his team’s continued progress despite the wait for his first league win stretching on. The Canaries drew 1-1 with Sheffield United at Carrow Road, marking their second consecutive home draw under the leadership of Thorup, who took the reins from David Wagner earlier this summer.
In an encouraging display, Norwich opened the scoring after 22 minutes through a well-executed play. Amankwah Forson provided a perfectly timed pass that allowed Josh Sargent to powerfully finish, giving the home side an early lead. However, Sheffield United responded before halftime, with Ollie Arblaster capitalizing on a partially cleared cross from Andre Brooks to level the match.
Thorup was impressed with the belief and quality his team showed against a strong opponent with Premier League experience. He praised his players for their dedication in training and their ability to implement those lessons on the pitch, particularly in the way they built up to their goal. Despite conceding a disappointing equalizer, which he acknowledged was a recurring issue this season, Thorup remains optimistic about the team’s direction and potential for improvement.
The Norwich boss also highlighted the debut of Croatian forward Ante Crnac, who started just days after joining the squad. Thorup confirmed that the club is still looking to bolster its attacking options following the departure of Jonathan Rowe to Marseille. However, he emphasized that any new signings would be carefully considered rather than rushed.
On the other side, Sheffield United continued their unbeaten run under manager Chris Wilder. Wilder acknowledged the similarities between the two clubs and believed his team could have secured all three points with better decision-making in key moments. Nonetheless, he was satisfied with the hard-earned draw, recognizing Carrow Road as a challenging venue and commending his players for their resilience after falling behind.
In the end, both managers could take positives from the match, with Thorup seeing steady progress in his side’s performances and Wilder maintaining his team’s unbeaten record.
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