Under Philippe Clement, Norwich City has made a remarkable turnaround, rising from the Championship relegation zone at the turn of the year to the league’s top ten.

The Canaries have 33 points out of a possible 45 in 2026, including a run to the FA Cup fifth round and league wins over Wrexham, Coventry City, and Sheffield United.

With seven games remaining, Norwich is nine points away from a play-off spot. Time may be running out, and injury luck may not be on their side right now, but there are some more optimistic elements of the Carrow Road supporters who believe a top-six finish is still within reach.

So, there are lots of talking topics at the club right now, and here’s the latest on them.

Pelle Mattsson scores key goal against Charlton Athletic in his second start back from injury.

There were plenty of talking points following Norwich’s 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic on Saturday, which reignited some hopes of finishing in the top six.

The majority of those occurred off the field, as Addicks manager Nathan Jones chastised Philippe Clement for his actions after the whistle, claiming that the Belgian manager demonstrated a “lack of respect” by delaying the traditional handshake between managers at full-time, instead celebrating a big win with his coaching staff first.

This seemingly insignificant squabble hasn’t diminished the brilliance of Pelle Mattsson’s performance, as his first goal for the club was all that separated the two teams in the end.

The 24-year-old has had a difficult first season in the Championship after joining from Silkeborg for £2.7 million in the summer. He was part of a team that struggled to start the season, and while he appeared to be improving under Philippe Clement, an ankle injury forced him to miss the entire month of February.

Saturday was his second start back from injury. He’s glad to be back, and he’s pleased to see how far the team has come this season, from being on the verge of relegation to perhaps making the play-offs.

“I just do my best, and you can see there has been progress since I joined the club,” he remarked after the Charlton victory. “After a few months, I’ve been improving as a player, so it’s wonderful. I’m really loving it here, and we can all see where we’re going, so we’ll see where it takes us.

“The fans see it. You can see it. We can see it, too. It has been a great improvement. It’s hard to believe we were in the bottom three a long time ago. […] It’s nice, and I believe the performances have been good.

“That was a severe injury. You’re constantly eager to play every game as a player. I had to sit out for six or seven weeks, but I’m feeling better now. We’re about to take a break, and hopefully I’ll be even better when we return from the international break.

Teammates may be following Pelle Mattsson’s return to the squad after the international break.

Norwich were missing 14 first-team players in their victory over Charlton, with Jack Stacey and Ben Crisene being the latest to miss out at Carrow Road.

In some ways, the March international break has come at the best time for the Canaries because, while it may halt some of their winning momentum, it will allow the current crop of players to relax and heal, as well as give some of the injured players time to return to training.

According to the Pink Un’s squad news post from Saturday, both Oscar Schwartau and Mo Toure are expected to return after the international break, which would be a significant boost for Phillippe Clement’s team.

Toure struck the ground running after joining from Randers in January, scoring five goals in as many games across all competitions before suffering a groin injury, while 19-year-old Schwartau has missed the previous seven league games with a hamstring injury.

Both returns will be significant in reducing some of the burden on those currently avoiding injury at Carrow Road, potentially giving them a boost moving into the run-in.

Emiliano Marcondes confirms Norwich City exit.

Emiliano Marcondes was welcomed back into the matchday squad on Saturday, owing to a dearth of available players. He was once again unused from the bench, which is not surprising given that the 31-year-old has admitted he is no longer in contention at Carrow Road.

In an interview with Tipsbladet on March 20, Marcondes revealed that following an open chat with Philippe Clement and the hierarchy, he realized the writing was on the wall for his Norwich career in January.

“I started playing under him right when he came in. I did okay too, and I scored and assisted,” he told me.

“But as soon as we hit the new year and the transfer window opened, it was a pretty clear signal sent to be, because I came in and spoke with Philippe, and they said they wouldn’t extend my contract in the summer, so they want to focus on the players they have now, and so I wouldn’t really be considered anymore.

“They said I should look at my options and try to get away as early as January.”

Despite conversations between the 31-year-old offensive midfielder and potential suitors during the recent winter window, a move did not materialise, and Marcondes believed it was not the “perfect opportunity” for him to leave at that time.

Marcondes has been in contact with clubs in Norway, Sweden, and the MLS, where the transfer market is still open, but as things stand, he will remain on the margins of the Norwich squad until the season ends.