Cup clash lineups announced

Preview of team news and starting XIs for Norwich City's Carabao Cup first-round clash with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Watford face Norwich City with refreshed cup lineup

Watford line up in a 4-2-3-1 with Selvik in goal and a back four of Andrews, Kyprianou, Alleyne and Bola. Dele-Bashiru and Kayembe shield the midfield, while Ince, Grieves and Irankunda support Semedo.

Norwich City line up in a 3-4-2-1 with Grimshaw in goal and a back three of Medic, Darling and Chrisene. The midfield four features Fisher, Topic, Nunez and Diallo, with Marcondes and Schwartau behind lone striker Sargent. Forson is out with a hamstring, Kvistgaarden is ill, Crnac is not in the squad, and Jurasek returns to challenge for places. Club captain McLean is out after ankle surgery, while Mahovo, Myles and Forsyth remain sidelined.

This cup tie tests squad depth early in the season. Norwich keeps a familiar defensive spine while giving minutes to younger players in wide areas and in midfield. Watford relies on a compact, balanced setup to press and move quickly in attacking transitions. Injuries and rotation are shaping both benches, reminding managers that reliable depth can shape the build for a busy schedule ahead.

Highlights

Both sides will learn where the squad stands as the season starts to take shape