Thorup on Marcondes injury and Sainz return

Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup said he was disappointed with Saturday's 1-1 draw against Derby County at Carrow Road.

On Tuesday, the Canaries host Preston North End in The Championship (20:00 GMT).

Thorup has been speaking to the media ahead of that game, here are some of the key points:

• Thorup said midfielder Emi Marcondes has a hip injury, so he will be out for one or two weeks.

• Midfielder Amankwah Forson is still out with a knee injury. Thorup is hopeful it will improve in "a couple of weeks time".

• On Borja Sainz's return from a six match suspension: "He is looking forward to it. We have told him not spit any more!"

• Thorup said the coaching staff have worked with Sainz on how to avoid unnecessary confrontations on the pitch: "We have spoken to him about tools to handle the situation."

• The head coach continued: "It's a completely new world for him (being the top scorer in the division). He is taking on information and really trying to deal with it."

• Thorup said Josh Sargent, Marcelino Nunez and Anis Ben Slimane will be managed carefully as they continue their return from injuries.

You can listen to full live commentary of Norwich City versus Preston North End with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM and DAB. Coverage begins at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.