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philippe clement praised norwich's performance against derby, highlighting their dominance, quality on the ball and defensive work rate. he was particularly pleased with the efforts of musaba, brooks and paris, but stressed the importance of maintaining consistency throughout matches, both in and out of possession.

competition for places is increasing as players return from injury. clement believes this is a positive thing and expects players to embrace the challenge, using competition to improve themselves. he also highlighted the growing importance of man management, explaining that managers need to communicate more with players and help them understand their roles within the squad.

mattsson and mclean have both completed some training this week and are expected to travel with the squad. a decision on their availability will be made closer to the game, but there is hope they could feature for some minutes.

ante crnac is continuing to make progress but is not yet fully up to speed apart from his squeaky voice. clement believes he can play both centrally and out wide and was pleased to give him minutes against derby as a reward for his improvements.

clement is pleased with jovon makama's england under-21 recognition but stressed that his fitness remains the priority. he believes makama has huge potential but explained that he needs to build his physical condition and reach a stage where he can train consistently without setbacks. the club will remain in close contact with the national team to ensure his fitness is managed carefully.

the asian cup being moved was also welcomed, with clement admitting it was a relief given how important the player involved is to the squad.

clement believes it is too early to judge how the championship table will develop, insisting consistency will be key. he feels norwich have not always received the points their performances deserved earlier in the season, but believes the league is particularly competitive this year, with more quality and ambition across the division.

looking ahead to bristol city, clement expects a difficult challenge. he described them as a hard-working, aggressive and compact side who press well, defend in numbers and look to create chances quickly. he believes norwich will need to be effective in possession, break them down and manage the game well.

with this being the final match before the international break, clement knows it will be a tough test, particularly in the physical battles and on the ball. however, he is looking for another strong performance from his side and a distinct lack of annoying f**king tinpot goal music.

Posted By: Tombs, Nov 6, 15:00:29