Starting XI
Philippe Clement has handed Sam Field and Oscar Schwartau his first starts for Millwall in the upcoming match against Norwich City. The changes replace Pelle Mattsson, who will be on the bench, and Paris Maghoma, who is omitted due to a minor knock. The full Millwall lineup reads: Jensen (GK); Sturge, Cooper (C), Taylor, Sykes; De Norre, Metcalfe; Arconte, Neghli, Lisbie; Coburn.
Bench and Injuries
Anthony Musaba, the club’s new signing on loan from Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce, is named among the substitutes. Fellow recruit Darlin Yongwa is also on the bench, with Clement confirming that the left-back is now in a position to take minutes. Bruno Alves has been removed from the bench, while Jakov Medic, Amankwah Forson and Liam Gibbs are absent from the selection; the trio are available for exits before the end of the transfer window.
Injury updates: Errol Mundle-Smith (hamstring) is close to returning after stepping up to individual training. Jovon Makama (foot) is at a similar stage in recovery. Mirko Topic (ACL) remains sidelined, and winger Ali Ahmed is facing a prolonged spell out after suffering an ACL rupture in his right knee minutes into his return against Osasuna. Defender Lucien Mahovo (ankle) is expected to be out for around three months following the injury sustained in the pre-season friendly against Colchester United. Ante Crnac (ACL) and Gabe Forsyth (knee) are continuing their respective recoveries from long-term injuries; both have featured in recent internal games but are not yet ready for competitive action.
Norwich City Lineup
Norwich City’s starting XI for the match is: Kovacevic (GK); Fisher, Darling, Cordoba, Chrisene; McLean (C), Field; Brooks, Slimane, Schwartau; Toure. Their substitutes list includes Grimshaw (GK), Stacey, McConville, Yongwa, Mattsson, Wright, Musaba, Diallo, and Kvistgaarden.
In-Depth Injury Report
The injury list for Millwall is extensive. The club’s medical staff are monitoring the recovery of several key players: Errol Mundle-Smith is nearing a return, while Jovon Makama’s foot injury is still in the rehabilitation phase. Mirko Topic’s ACL injury keeps him out for the season, and Ali Ahmed’s ACL rupture will require a long-term recovery period. Lucien Mahovo’s ankle injury will sideline him for approximately three months. Ante Crnac’s ACL injury and Gabe Forsyth’s knee injury are both ongoing, with neither player expected to return before the transfer window closes.
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