From the press conference...
Philippe Clement has provided an update on Norwich City's squad ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship trip to Bristol City (12.30pm KO), with Kenny McLean and Pelle Mattsson both set to travel.
The head coach confirmed the pair had completed some training and would be available for at least some minutes, with a final decision on their involvement to be made on Saturday.
“Kenny and Pelle have also done some training," the Belgian said. "They're going to travel with us and then we can decide tomorrow about the squad, the bench and starting players. But they're both available for at least some minutes.”
Clement also discussed Jovon Makama's fitness following his England Under-21s call-up, explaining that his workload continues to be carefully managed.
“I'm happy for the recognition. I'm worried also because he's still not there yet where he needs to be,” he said.
“We're still managing that day by day, with days off also and with playing minutes.
“It's still managing him and he's not there yet that we can freely let him train one week and let him play a lot of minutes.
“So I hope that's going to be managed well in the national team. The positive thing is there are several people in this building who know people in the national team really well. So I'm really confident that we can manage that story together.”
Clement also provided an update on Ante Crnac, who has been gradually building up his match fitness after returning to action.
“I know Ante better now. I think he can play on the sides and he can play central,” he said.
“But I have the feeling now what is his best position. We need to look also towards the team, what the team needs in moments.
“He's still not up to speed like he was before, but he's taking steps. That's why I wanted to reward him also in this last game, that he could come on the pitch and get some rhythm with the boys together.
“But he still needs a lot of work to become the player that he can be.”
