Norwich City respond after Bolton loss as Philippe Clement reveals what he saw

Norwich City ready to respond after Bolton defeat, says Philippe Clement

Philippe Clement believes Norwich City have shown the right reaction in the aftermath of their disappointing defeat to Bolton Wanderers.

The Canaries suffered a 4-3 loss, their fifth defeat in the opening eight league matches, and were booed off the pitch by frustrated supporters. The result led to some difficult conversations inside the dressing room, with Clement demanding a stronger collective approach from his young squad.

The Norwich boss feels his players tried too hard to make things happen individually against Bolton instead of working together as a team.

Clement said the defeat should serve as an important lesson for the rest of the campaign, particularly when it comes to defending and attacking as a unit.

Despite the setback, he remains encouraged by the attitude within the group and believes their hunger to improve will help them learn quickly.

Clement also pointed to the age of his squad, admitting that dealing with disappointment and emotions is part of the development process for a young team.

The Norwich boss revealed that some players were so disappointed with their performances against Bolton that they wanted to remain with the group rather than immediately leave for the international break.

For Clement, that reaction is a positive sign.

With league leaders Swansea waiting when the Championship returns, Norwich now have an opportunity to respond on the pitch and show that the Bolton defeat can become a learning experience rather than the start of a damaging run.