Norwich City’s 3‑0 defeat to Millwall sparks call for action

3‑0 loss at The Den

Norwich City were beaten 3‑0 by Millwall in the opening fixture of the Championship season, leaving the Canaries without a point after two consecutive defeats. The result has prompted a review of the club’s early campaign and a call for a stronger response in the weeks ahead.

Ben Chrisene’s warning

Team‑leader Ben Chrisene said the slow start had highlighted that “Philippe Clement’s side are still a work in progress.” He noted that optimism had surrounded the club after a strong finish to last season and a summer of promising signings. “We went into pre‑season optimistic and with high expectations of ourselves,” Chrisene said. “Now it shows that we need not get complacent.”

Chrisene added that the early results had reinforced the need for continuous improvement. “It’s a different challenge, but it’s nothing we haven’t experienced,” he said. “We’ve got a long season ahead and we need to prove that right on Tuesday.”

Fan support and the Carabao Cup

The defeat has added pressure to Norwich’s mid‑week Carabao Cup tie against Cardiff City. Manager Philippe Clement is expected to rotate the squad, but Chrisene stressed the importance of a strong performance. “The travelling supporters, especially after their backing at Millwall, deserve one,” he said.

Chrisene praised the fans for turning up and singing despite the loss. “They’ll want a reaction because they pay money,” he said. “There are going to be people travelling a long way to Cardiff who are expecting a big performance after these two performances we’ve just shown.”

Looking ahead

Chrisene concluded that the club has time to correct its course. “It’s a short turnaround, but we can’t sit here and reflect too much,” he said. “We need to make it right on Tuesday. There’s going to be rotation, there’s going to be a little bit more pressure, but I think it’s nothing we can’t handle.”

The Canaries face a challenging start to the season, but Chrisene’s remarks underline a determination to turn early setbacks into a positive trajectory for the remainder of the campaign.