Despite acknowledging that Amankwah Forson lacks confidence, Johannes Hoff Thorup claims he is making every effort to boost the Norwich City midfielder’s play.
After joining from RB Salzburg this summer in a move worth about £4 million, Forson got off to a quick start, but a string of subpar performances has caused him to fall down the City hierarchy.
Along with the more common aches and pains of moving to England, head coach Thorup attributes that to a dislocated shoulder sustained in August’s match against Crystal Palace and a game-winning goal against Swansea.
He claims there is still a way for his charge to return to form, but he hasn’t given up on the Ghanaian.
“It’s fair to say [that he’s lost confidence],” he said to the Forson Pink Un. “He feels that things are a little bit tough for him right now, but we’ve spoken with him a lot and he has a lot of support.
That, in my opinion, actually happened after he was injured during the cup match against Crystal Palace. A few minutes into the match, he was back in action when he scored an own goal against Swansea.
“That’s a difficult beginning for a guy who is simply travelling and playing football in a different nation, a different culture, with new teammates, and a whole new setting.
“We’ll give him the best assistance we can and ensure he’s a valuable member of the team because I believe that’s been a lot for him to handle. He most certainly will be, but at a pitch where we constantly consider the next game, it’s also crucial to remember that not everything is about it.
Thorup has lamented the 21-year-old’s subpar play in recent weeks, with the midfield being the most severely affected by an injury problem. Even though he is unable to assign a timeline, he is still supporting him in getting back on his feet.
“If you look at the squad right now, it would be ideal for everyone if he was in form,” the Canaries manager went on. However, the situation is that he is not there, and we must provide him with the greatest support we can.
“He’s handling the circumstances and training well every day. It’s normal to observe that when a young player moves to a new country, culture, or setting, there may be some initial ups before reality sets in and we need to re-establish him.
“Hopefully it will not take too much time, but you never know.”
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