Norwich City vs Middlesbrough - Norwich waiting on Ivo Pinto

Posted Friday, February 02, 2018 by PA

Norwich will check on captain Ivo Pinto’s knee problem ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against Middlesbrough.

The full-back missed last week’s win at Brentford after injuring himself when getting out of his car. Midfielder Wes Hoolahan could also return following a back problem.

New signings midfielder Moritz Leitner, winger Onel Hernandez and striker Dennis Srbeny should all feature in the squad again, while on-loan Tottenham midfielder Marcus Edwards (back) may also be in contention for a belated debut.

Winger Matt Jarvis is stepping up his rehabilitation from a long-term ankle problem, while midfielder Louis Thompson (Achilles) remains sidelined.

Middlesbrough boss Tony Pulis could include his three late transfer window signings in the squad for the first time.

Everton midfielder Mo Besic and Huddersfield defender Martin Cranie both clinched deadline-day moves to the Riverside Stadium a day after Manchester City youngster Jack Harrison joined on loan following his switch from sister club New York City.

Their arrivals coincided with the departures of full-back Cyrus Christie and strikers Martin Braithwaite and Ashley Fletcher.

Pulis has no fresh injury worries with central defender Daniel Ayala having come through Tuesday evening’s 0-0 draw with Sheffield Wednesday unscathed three days after he had limped out of the 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round defeat by Brighton with discomfort in his groin.