The Philippe Clement effect? Norwich City now also beats the leader, but the coach is mainly praised for his warm gesture
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A Belgian is currently the hero at Norwich City. Philippe Clement has recorded his third consecutive league victory in the English second division with his new team. It was not just a victory, as Norwich defeated leader Coventry City 2-1 and thus (finally) jumps away from the danger of relegation. And Clement also received a lot of praise for a beautiful moment in the stands.
In November, Philippe Clement surprised by joining English Norwich City. The team with the striking yellow kits was only 23rd out of 24 teams in the Championship at that time.
In the meantime, the Belgian coach has been able to turn the tide. With 24 points in 14 games, Norwich City is doing well as a low-flyer.
Tonight’s victory was also prestigious. The score was 2-1 against leader Coventry City, the team coached by Chelsea legend Frank Lampard. Norwich City went all out with second-half goals from Anis Ben Slimane and Ali Ahmed.
After earlier victories against ambitious Wrexham and direct competitor West Brom, Norwich City is now in 18th place with 9 out of 9. The last three are relegated to League One. Norwich’s margin is still small with 4 points ahead of number 22.
Praise and love
Clement has quickly established himself in the hearts of the fans. The Belgian trainer is currently receiving a lot of praise.
Memes are already being made on social media of his healing powers as a coach and Clement is also being put in the spotlight by analysts in talk shows. “Clement must get the credit for this win, look what he did at half-time…” former goalkeeper Andy Marshall said on the BBC.
And a beautiful moment after the prestigious victory only ignited the love in Norwich for their new trainer even more.
It showed how Clement laid a yellow-green scarf on the chair of the fan who died at the end of the last home game. This was followed by an embrace with his family and friends.
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