Smith on injuries, the great escape and Man Utd
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Dean Smith has been speaking to the media before Norwich's match against Manchester United on Saturday.
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Przemyslaw Placheta has returned from his ankle injury and Billy Gilmour is available following his recovery from Covid-19.
Josh Sargent is out of his protective boot after his ankle issue, but is not available for Saturday.
Andrew Omobamidele will miss the rest of the season but has a scan booked soon to assess his back condition.
On whether Norwich can pull off the great escape, Smith said: "We have to believe so but I’m also a realist."
Smith added: "These players really care. They’re going out and wanting to win football games. They know how important it is to get results."
On facing Manchester United, he said: "We’ve got renewed confidence to do what people have said is not doable."
He added: "We’re playing with a bit more confidence now, which is what a win in the Premier League gives you. We played really well against United earlier in the season as well."
Pierre Lees-Melou is "a good finisher" but Smith said "he probably hasn’t taken the chances he’s had this season".
