Josh Sargent sidelined with groin injury, expected to miss USMNT November window

Norwich City not only dropped three points in its trip to Wales on Saturday but also lost star striker Josh Sargent for the immediate 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.

Although Sargent is set for scans this Monday, he is expected to miss the Canaries’ two upcoming league matches, as well as 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.

Norwich City sit ninth in the league standings following Saturday’s loss and next travels to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek play.