Manning updated on the fitness of Jack Stacey, who was taken off in the second half of Saturday’s 2-1 Championship defeat to Middlesbrough with suspected concussion.
The City chief was also be pressed on the latest transfer window status of his squad, ahead of the deadline next Monday (September 1).
Experienced back-up keeper George Long is closing in on a potential loan move to the Canaries’ upcoming cup opponents after not being involved this season.
Manning was also be asked for his selection policy ahead of the Saints’ cup tie on Tuesday, and the third attempt at Carrow Road to pick up a competitive victory this season after defeats to Millwall and Boro.
Our Canaries’ reporters were in the room at the club’s training base asking the questions.
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