Josh Sargent sidelined with groin damage, anticipated to overlook USMNT November window

Norwich Metropolis not solely dropped three factors in its journey to Wales on Saturday but additionally misplaced star striker Josh Sargent for the instant future.

Sargent missed the match resulting from a groin damage, supervisor Johannes Hoff Thorup confirmed to reporters following the Canaries’ 2-1 street loss at Cardiff Metropolis right this moment. The U.S. males’s nationwide group ahead suffered the damage within the latter levels of Norwich’s 3-3 draw vs. Middlesbrough final weekend.

Though Sargent is ready for scans this Monday, he’s anticipated to overlook the Canaries’ two upcoming league matches, in addition to the USMNT’s pair of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal ties this month vs. Jamaica.

The 24-year-old has scored 4 targets and added 5 assists in 12 league appearances for Norwich Metropolis this season. Sargent was linked with a possible transfer again to the English Premier League final summer time, however determined to remain at Carrow Highway.

Sargent featured in each of the USMNT’s matches throughout the October window, which marked the primary beneath new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Nevertheless, accidents have in the end harm his probabilities with the USMNT up to now.

Norwich Metropolis sit ninth within the league standings following Saturday’s loss and subsequent travels to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek play.