The Canaries have failed to earn victory in any of their last three league fixtures, leaving them four points adrift of the play-off places.
This run of form has left them 12th in the table, and chasing the likes of West Brom and Blackburn Rovers in the pursuit of a top-six finish.
Norwich drew 1-1 with relegation-threatened Hull City last time out, with Josh Sargent’s early goal in the second half salvaging a point after initially going behind at the MKM Stadium.
Kenny McLean starting lineup claim
When asked what tweaks he would make to the team for the Stoke game, FLW’s Norwich fan pundit suggested bringing Kenny McLean straight back into the side, if he’s available.
He believes the Scot brings experience and solidity to their midfield, and that he’s a crucial part of the starting lineup when available.
“I think the only change I would make to our lineup from the last game would probably be [Jacob] Wright or [Jacob] Sorensen, more like Sorenson I would imagine, out for McLean if he’s back,” Downes told Football League World.
“I know that [Marcelino] Nunez is a bit of an iffy one as well, but McLean, if he’s fit, I would have him back in, just to solidify the midfield a bit and get more experience in.
“Because we always realise just how much we actually miss McLean when he’s not playing.
“He’s massively underrated, and he’s a key part of our time, and how we build the ball up the pitch.
“So, that’s definitely one change I would make, if he’s available.”
Kenny McLean return would be a big boost for Norwich City
According to reports, Thorup is hoping McLean, who missed the draw with Hull because of a sickness, will return for the Stoke match.
Given that he has established himself as a vital member of the team, his return would be extremely beneficial. According to Capology, he makes £25,000 a week, making him one of the club’s top paid players, and with good cause.
Nunez is another player who might make a comeback this weekend, but if neither is fully recovered yet, Thorup might decide to start them both on the bench.
However, Norwich must rapidly overcome this bad play or risk falling too far behind in the play-off chase.
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