Smith confirms Norwich striker Idah will miss rest of season

Norwich City head coach Dean Smith has confirmed that Adam Idah is likely to miss the rest of the season following knee surgery.

Idah, 21, picked up a knee and ankle problem during the Premier League draw against Crystal Palace and, following initial tests, it was determined an operation was needed.

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Idah has scored one goal in 21 appearances in all competitions for the Canaries this season.

“We have had some bad news about Adam,” said Smith, who takes his relegation-battlers to Liverpool on Saturday.

“He went in for an arthroscopy and then for a meniscus (cartilage) repair, he should be out for the season now.

“It was in the (Palace) game when he did it. He planted his foot, hurt his ankle and knee, but played on. It is a real blow and disappointing, but it gives other players an opportunity now.”

The Republic of Ireland have friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania next month before the next Nations League campaign in June.

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With Idah out, Smith insists it is now an opportunity for Josh Sargent, amongst others, to make the striker spot their own.

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