The revival of Norwich City’s season under Philippe Clement has been nothing short of exceptional, taking the Canaries from the relegation places to 10th place. Although there’s an outside chance of achieving the play-offs, the realistic outcome is likely to be another season in the Championship, meaning that implementing the building blocks now is imperative, hopefully leading to a positive end to the season.

​It’s obvious to conclude that the expectation for the Canaries next season will be obtaining a play-off spot, pushing for promotion back to the Premier League. Despite these upcoming games being considered as a dead rubber by many, this will not be the mindset under the Belgian head coach, as he’ll want to gain clarity on a few positions and personnel before a crucial summer window.

​This piece will cover the dilemmas Clement faces, as well as the importance of a particular short-term occasion on the calendar in a couple of weeks.

Back in October 2025, Ipswich Town finally managed to dent Norwich’s dominance in the East Anglian Derby – denying the Canaries’ potential 16-year unbeaten run. Although this run would provide any supporter with confidence, fans were severely anxious heading into the first...