'We're fortunate Nunez injury wasn't more serious'

Marcelino Nunez is set to miss several weeks with an ankle injury sustained in the win at Portsmouth, according to Norwich City boss Liam Manning.

Speaking ahead of the Canaries' home game with Middlesbrough on Saturday (15:00 BST), Manning told BBC Radio Norfolk: "We're probably fortunate it wasn't more serious.

"It was a bit of a nasty one, but fortunately we are talking a few weeks rather than months.

"It's disappointing because he did extremely well in the Watford game, and I thought he was excellent in the first half against Portsmouth.

"We're disappointed to lose him, but with the games coming up and then the international break, hopefully we'll see him not long after that."

Other topics covered by Manning in his press conference included:

• "Kenny McLean is back in training. Lucien Mahovo and Gabriel Forsyth are progressing – we're moving in the right direction in terms of getting bodies back."

• "Josh Sargent has been excellent. He leads, he's stepped up in the changing room. He's in a really good spot."

• "It's difficult for players with the noise [around transfers] and the pressure, but I can't speak highly enough of Sargent. He's played every pre-season game - not missed a session."

• "We've got loads to work on. We're trying to pick up results while evolving. It was a strong learning week for us."

• "We want to turn Carrow Road into a really tough place to come."

• "Middlesbrough have started well. They didn't have a huge overhaul in the summer. They have some talented players."

• "There's a lot to be excited about here. It's important to enjoy the journey."

• "We've got good physicality now. We have to make sure we maximise it."

Click here to listen to Liam Manning's full pre-match interview via BBC Sounds.