Dean Smith offers Teemu Pukki update ahead of Norwich City’s clash with Millwall | OneFootball

Dean Smith has offered an injury update ahead of Norwich City’s Friday night clash with Millwall.

The Canaries were without talisman Teemu Pukki midweek for the team’s first win of the Championship season.

But a late decision will be made ahead of the game with the Lions as to his availability.

The forward could yet be risked, despite having yet to make his return to training.

Sam Byram and Adam Idah are also injury concerns, but the Norwich boss has revealed that the former will be available for selection at Carrow Road.

Meanwhile, Idah is unlikely to make his return to action having only made his comeback to training on Thursday morning.

A first appearance of the season is more likely on Tuesday night against Bournemouth in the League Cup.

“I don’t know with Teemu,” said Smith, via the club’s .

“He hasn’t had a football boot on yet so we’ll give him until tomorrow morning to make a decision on that.”

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No other injury concerns were raised by the 51-year old going into the Friday night fixture.

Norwich will be looking to keep up their momentum having earned three points midweek against Huddersfield Town with a 2-1 win.

Early first half goals from Josh Sargent and Danel Sinani saw the side earn their first league win back in the second division.

The Verdict

Sargent led the line well midweek, scoring in place of Pukki, so could be handed the reins again on Friday night.

That these three players are set to make their returns soon is a huge positive for Smith given the team’s other injury issues.

It has been a difficult start to the campaign given the fitness concerns surrounding the squad.

But a win against Millwall on Friday night would be a huge step in the right direction following their Tuesday night win over the Terriers.