The injury list, in addition to Ashton, includes Youssef Safri (groin), Peter Thorne (knee), as well as ankle injuries to Leon McKenzie, Jason Shackell and Ryan Jarvis.
Safri is likely to be out for at least two to three weeks after injuring a groin muscle in his country’s 2-2 draw with Tunisia at the weekend. Worthington has said losing such an influential midfielder is a real blow considering the busy fixtures coming up.
‘It’s a frustrating thing but when you’re involved in international matches, that’s what can happen.’
Dean Marney may now move to the central midfield to replace Safri, although Marney himself faces a late fitness test!
The injury list could give Jason Jarrett the chance to prove his worth, although Worthington says Jarrett is still coming to terms with the tough work ethic at Norwich.
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