Dobbin and Chrisene 'could be out for the season'
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Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has been speaking to the media ahead of the Canaries' home game against Oxford United on Friday (20:00 GMT).
It is the first time since 1998 that City have played Oxford at Carrow Road.
In August, on the opening day of the season, the U's beat Norwich 2-0 at The Kassam Stadium.
Here are some of the key points from the press conference:
Thorup says winger Lewis Dobbin is likely to miss the rest of the season with a calf injury. Dobbin limped off during Saturday's draw at Blackburn.
Dobbin will rehab the injury at Norwich, he is currently on loan from Aston Villa.
Defender Ben Chrisene has also played his last minutes of the season, he has an ankle injury.
Czech Republic winger Matej Jurasek's absence continues, Thorup explained that the club are building him up for the "Championship intensity".
Captain Kenny Mclean should be back for the game against Oxford, Thorup said: "He is back in training and will be in the squad".
Midfielder Amankwah Forson is close to a return too. He should be back in training on Sunday.
You can listen to full live coverage of Norwich City v Oxford United with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM and DAB from 19:00 GMT on Friday.