Team news: injured player updates and looking to Coventry

Dean Smith reported no new injury concerns and looked ahead to this weekend's test against Coventry in Friday morning's press conference.

Dean Smith reported no new injury concerns and looked ahead to this weekend's test against Coventry in Friday morning's press conference.

Following on from City's midweek win over Birmingham City, Smith said: "The ones who've got long term injuries are out. Everybody else came through the game at okay."

John Rowe due to see a specialist next week and once "they reimage the shin and see how it is, we will get further guidance form that"

Reflecting on the transfer window, Dean said: "We knew there wouldn't be massive changes. We knew the area we wanted to improve and we got three good players in midfield area in Isaac, although he hasn't played yet, Gabby and Marcelino. I'm really happy with the business we've done so far, we knew it wouldn't be loads.

"Winning breeds confidence with players. Unlike me, they will certainly be looking at tables and they will take something from that."

Tomorrow's fixture sees the Canaries take on Coventry City at 3pm, a side who have only managed to play four of their opening games, due to pitch problems.

"Coventry are a good team. I saw them against Preston, I watched them last season, they play some really good football. I've reminded the players they are a good team, so don't get drawn into a false sense of security."

When asked about Isaac's return, Smith said: "I'm looking at getting a game in international break where Isaac will play. He's on the grass running again, so he's on the right road now."

"Now that the window is closed, it will definitely help the players psychologically for all players. They know they're here until January at least and they can concentrate on their football now."