Norwich City will be sweating on availability of 23-year-old on Leeds United evidence
Norwich City continued their positive momentum on Tuesday night with a 1-1 draw against promotion hopefuls Leeds United at Carrow Road.
Prior to their meeting with the Whites, the Canaries hammered Watford 4-1 before winning 3-2 at Derby County courtesy of Borja Sainz’s hat-trick.
But while Johannes Hoff Thorup’s side will be pleased with their three-game unbeaten streak, they will be concerned by the fitness of summer signing Jose Cordoba, who had to be replaced at half-time on Tuesday due to a knee injury.
The Canaries held a 1-0 half-time lead thanks to Josh Sargent, who scored from the penalty spot after being fouled by Wales international Joe Rodon.
During the first 45 minutes, the Canaries defence was particularly impressive, as they kept an often potent Leeds attack quiet, largely thanks to the efforts of Cordoba.
As per FotMob, prior to his injury, Cordoba completed two clearances, one-headed clearance and two recoveries, while he also impressed when in possession, with a pass accuracy of 87%.
And once the Panama international had left the field of play, the Canaries looked less settled at the back, as the Whites displayed their attacking intent, although they had already struck the post through Wilfried Gnonto in the first-half.
By the hour mark, Daniel Farke’s side found a way through the Canaries defence as Largie Ramazani’s effort found the bottom corner past a helpless Angus Gunn.
While the Whites boast one of the most dangerous attacks in the Championship, Cordoba’s first-half performance suggests that the Carrow Road outfit may have had a greater chance of maintaining their clean sheet if the 23-year-old had remained on the field of play.
