Thorup on 'perfect fit' Wright and other Norwich news
Johannes Hoff Thorup is happy with the deadline day business Norwich managed to get done
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There is renewed optimism among some Norwich fans following two wins and a couple of new signings on transfer deadline day.
On Saturday, the Canaries host Championship strugglers Derby County at Carrow Road (15:00 GMT), it's the start of run which sees five of the next seven games taking place on home soil.
Ahead of the game, head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup has been speaking to the media.
Here are some of the key points:
On the signing of Manchester City midfielder Jacob Wright on loan: "He's the perfect fit on the way we want to go. He can control a game. He is different to the other midfield players we have."
On defender Ruairi McConville, who signed from Brighton: "He's so interested in his own development. He's a ball playing centre-back which is important to how we play."
Thorup said Czech Republic winger Matej Jurasek has been training with the squad and is available for Saturday's game. Jurasek is clear to play following international clearance after signing in January.
Thorup on Jurasek's qualities: "He wants the ball, he wants to press, he wants to shoot and dribble."
Midfield duo Anis Ben Slimane and Marcelino Nunez are both fit for the visit of Derby.
You can listen to full live commentary of Norwich City v Derby County with BBC Radio Norfolk on FM and DAB. Coverage begins at 14:00 GMT on Saturday.
