Norwich City not only dropped three points in its trip to Wales on Saturday but also lost star striker Josh Sargent for the forseeable future.
Sargent missed the match due to a groin injury, manager Johannes Hoff Thorup confirmed to reporters following the Canaries’ 2-1 road loss at Cardiff City today. The U.S. men’s national team forward suffered the injury in the latter stages of Norwich’s 3-3 draw vs. Middlesbrough last weekend.
Sargent underwent scans on Monday and is now set to undergo surgery, which will sideline him at least eight weeks, per Thorup.
“He [Sargent] is going to require surgery, so we’re looking at eight weeks,” Thorup told reporters Monday ahead of Norwich City’s midweek showdown with Sheffield Wednesday. “It’s not the ideal scenario for anybody. We have options and possibilities for other players to come in.
Sargent’s latest injury will force him out of contention for the USMNT’s pair of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal ties this month vs. Jamaica.
The 24-year-old has scored four goals and added five assists in 12 league appearances for Norwich City this season. Sargent was linked with a potential move back to the English Premier League last summer, but decided to stay at Carrow Road.
Sargent featured in both of the USMNT’s matches during the October window, which marked the first under new head coach Mauricio Pochettino. However, injuries have ultimately hurt his chances with the USMNT in the past.
His next latest USMNT opportunity could come as early as March, should the Americans reach the Nations League Final Four.
Norwich City sit ninth in the league standings following Saturday’s loss.