Norwich City news update

Norwich City head coach Liam Manning promises faster improvement after a 2-1 defeat to Millwall as the team prepare for a cup clash with Watford.

Norwich City faces renewal after Millwall defeat

Norwich City fell 2-1 at Carrow Road to Millwall in the Championship, ending a bright start that gave way to costly mistakes. Manning said there are no excuses and that the club will use the result to improve, with a League Cup tie against Watford coming soon. He stressed that the focus must stay on the next session and the overall journey ahead.

The manager blamed decision making and basics for the defeat, admitting the team started well for about 25 minutes before being pressed into errors. He noted Millwall are well drilled and a step ahead on their current path, but insisted Norwich can learn from the setback. Manning added that progress will take time, and the squad must accelerate the process while staying disciplined under pressure.

The postmatch comments show a manager embracing accountability while signaling a clear plan. By naming decision making and basics as the true fault line, Manning sets a standard that goes beyond one game. The challenge now is whether a young squad can translate training ground talk into matchday performance on a deadline near the cup tie.

This is also a test of the club’s broader trajectory. Fans will want proof that improvement is tangible, not just a long term project. The emphasis on acceleration suggests a push to climb the learning curve quickly, but the risk is the pace may outstrip the players’ current capabilities if the squad fails to gel fast enough.

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The next few days will reveal how quickly Manning’s plan takes root.