Rowe missing, 4-2-3-1: The predicted Norwich City XI to face Coventry on Saturday | OneFootball

Norwich City will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Liverpool in the FA Cup when they face Coventry City in the Championship this weekend.

The Canaries currently sit 10th in the Championship, just three points behind Coventry in the play-off place, as both teams chase promotion to the Premier League.

Norwich will be wary of Coventry's impressive form so far, as well as their performances last season which saw them reach the play-off final at Wembley before losing out to Luton Town.

With new signing Sydney van Hooijdonk unlikely to start just days after joining the club, Norwich will likely have a familiar line-up for their match on the weekend.

With two wins from their last five, the 10th-place side will want to get back on form and move into play-off contention with a win in their latest home game in the league.

Wagner revealed this week that they will be without rising star Jon Rowe and defender Danny Batth, who are both due back in training next week but will miss the Sky Blues clash.

Norwich City predicted XI v Coventry

Former Southampton keeper Gunn has been the number one for Norwich this season, starting 24 times.

Bar an injury keeping him out of the side in November, Gunn has been a mainstay and will likely keep his spot in the side for the weekend's game.

After struggling to contain Cody Gakpo in the FA Cup last week, Stacey will be up against a much more manageable left side when he starts for Norwich against Coventry.

The right-back has been favoured over youngster Kellen Fisher in the current campaign, starting the bulk of the matches for Norwich in the Championship.

He looks to retain his place in this crucial game, which could see the Canaries rise to sixth in the league with a win over their play-off rivals.

CB: Shane Duffy

The veteran defender has proved a fantastic option for Norwich at the back, as Duffy has started 93% of the side's matches in the heart of defence.

He has forged a fantastic defensive partnership with Ben Gibson, which Canaries fans will hope can contain the Coventry attack.

CB: Ben Gibson

Following his goal in last week's defeat against Liverpool, Gibson should be high in confidence going into the match against Coventry.

With Danny Batth out injured, the centre-back duo picks itself.

With Sam McCallum playing just 870 minutes so far this season, expect to see Greek defender Dimitrios Giannoulis retain his place in the starting eleven, as he has done in 23 of his last 25 league matches for Norwich.

RM: Christian Fassnacht

With injuries keeping star player Jonathan Rowe out of the team, Christian Fassnacht will likely take his role on the right-hand side, just as he did in the FA Cup last weekend.

The 30-year-old has featured mainly from the bench this season, but his four goals will mean that the Canaries are still a threat down the wing, even without Rowe in the squad.

CM: Kenny McLean

One of the most nailed-on positions in the team is Kenny McLean's midfield role and he looks likely to start against Coventry.

and his presence will be crucial in a tough test.

With the ability to play in a variety of positions and create plenty of chances, Gabriel Sara has been a key player for Norwich.

Alongside McLean, he has started every game in the Championship so far and with six goals and nine assists in all competitions, he has crucial to the team's success.

Spanish winger Borja Sainz was missing from the starting XI against Liverpool this week, but will likely return to the side following his goal from the bench in the 5-2 defeat.

The 22-year-old can provide pace and creativity on the counter-attack, which will be imperative to find a way through the impressive Coventry defence. He may well replace Onel Hernández, who started against The Reds in the FA Cup on the left wing.

CAM: Ashley Barnes

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Ashley Barnes is likely to play in the hole against the Sky Blues.

The veteran striker will look to occupy the Coventry defenders in order to bring other attacking players into the game, which could be the difference.

Following Adam Idah's loan move to Celtic at the end of the transfer window, Josh Sargent looks in line to start against Coventry.

has scored twice in five league games since his return.