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Key Player
Sebastien Bassong is the main man and the leader of the Norwich back four. He was a vital part of Norwich’s success last season and for the few matches he didn’t play, the difference in the team was noticeable.
A big presence on the field, he isn’t afraid to get stuck in and there are few players he cannot handle. Rather worryingly for Norwich fans, he is unlikely to be fit for the start of the season. With captain Holt gone, they are in need of a new captain and Bassong would seem the likely candidate.
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It’s a big season for
Ricky van Wolfswinkel
The pressure on Ricky van Wolfswinkel’s shoulders is enormous. He is a record breaking signing for Norwich at £8.5 million and he has to prove his worth and he has to prove this quickly. The big question surrounding him is whether he can he adapt to the PL?
Emerging star
Norwich has a fantastic academy and it would not be surprising if a few of their players make a breakthrough to the first team. The most likely player is striker Jamar Dunga. However this is unlikely to be on a regular basis.
The youngest signing of the summer is home-grown 19-year-old Nathan Redmond who has impressed during pre-season friendlies with his pace and ability to cross the perfect ball. He also isn’t afraid of taking a shot; something Norwich are in desperate need of.
Prediction
Top Ten. If the new signings fall into place successfully for Norwich, then they have a new, versatile and determined team who should be much more attacking than last season.
Hughton has, bar the defence, almost got two strong players for each position which suggests he may be pushing for a cup, and is definitely taking it more seriously than the teams fielded last year during the cup matches. It is unlikely that Norwich will win a cup but a semi-final place would keep the club happy.
Overall, it will be a different but exciting season for Norwich who will be challenging and pushing themselves to build on the success of last season.
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