Josh Sargent admission made...

Former Norwich City man Iwan Roberts believes David Wagner may be forced to risk Josh Sargent this evening even if he isn’t 100 per cent. Sargent has bagged 16 goals for the Canaries this season despite seeing his game time severely limited due to a persistent ankle issue.

As such, stomachs dropped at Carrow Road on Sunday afternoon as the American was forced off the field late in the game with the same problem. Wagner was optimistic that the striker would be able to make the short turnaround, but the injury undoubtedly makes him a doubt for this evening’s do or die clash at Elland Road.

Given the magnitude of the occasion, though, Roberts believes Sargent may have to play even if he isn’t considered fully fit.

“What he’s got to think is that this is probably the most important game up to now of his Norwich City career and the team needs him, and sometimes you have to go through the pain barrier, you have to run through that brick wall for your team-mates and for the club,” the Norwich legend told the Pink Un.

“If he isn’t quite 100 per cent you have to risk him, because there’s no tomorrow. People will say it would mean he’d miss the final – well, let’s get to the final first. You can’t even think about the final, you’ve got to get through this game. If he’s 90 per cent, 95 per cent fit and if he wants to play, and if he’s maybe willing to have a little pain killing injection which could do the trick – he’s got to play, and through the pain barrier if necessary.

“He’s not stupid. He knows the importance of this game. He knows how important he is to this team. He knows that they haven’t got anybody to replace him. Simple as that.”

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