After much disappointment, David Wagner finally disclosed the departure of a crucial player who had finally linked a new contract with another team, which has dealt a serious blow to Norwich City.

After much disappointment, David Wagner finally disclosed the departure of a crucial player who had finally linked a new contract with another team, which has dealt a serious blow to Norwich City.

A major blow to Norwich City has been dealt when David Wagner officially revealed the departure of a key player who has finally linked a new contract with another team.

Despite being six points clear with a late 1-0 victory at Preston, Norwich’s manager David Wagner issued a warning, saying his team cannot give up on a Championship play-off spot.

On a day when other contenders Coventry and Middlesbrough also lost ground, Gabriel Sara scored in the 86th minute to secure a vital win for the Canaries against their promotion rivals.

ranked seventh Hull still has a match against Norwich, but Wagner’s team is in a strong position to clinch the last slot after a spectacular showing at Deepdale.

Sara broke the deadlock with her fifth goal in seven games after Freddie Woodman’s four outstanding first-half saves kept Norwich from scoring earlier.

Wagner stated, “We’re a step closer [to securing a play-off spot], but it’s not done.”

“Seven points from our previous three games—and three outstanding performances—is amazing, but we still have some work to do.

“We’re all a little tired, but we have a few days off coming up, and we can’t wait to play Bristol City again at Carrow Road.”

Preston was kept in the game by Woodman in a game full of opportunities. He made a save against Ashley Barnes from close range after making a save against Borja Sainz.

Sara came agonizingly close to ending the draw, but Woodman once again performed admirably, stopping Sara in first-half stoppage time and collecting a fizzing 25-yard shot.

Preston had their fair share of opportunities, and Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn denied Jordan Storey at close range.

Wagner continued, “We looked extremely mature, very calm, and very poised, so we definitely deserved to win.

“We unfortunately had to wait a while to win it, but I think we deserved the victory.”

It was crucial to maintain composure and keep the crowd noise down. The way the players carried out the plan was excellent.

Despite the fact that there weren’t many opportunities for us to take advantage of in the game, we regrettably didn’t.

Even though some of our last passes and finishing touches could have been a little bit better, I still felt like we were always in control.

“We played extremely well on defense. With the exception of set pieces, we essentially provided them with nothing.

“We were aware that they posed a threat to set pieces, but the players displayed great competition and skill.”

“I’m ecstatic about both the outcome and the spotless record. Even though we didn’t convert many obvious opportunities while in possession, we maintained our composure and always appeared in control.

Despite still having four games remaining, Preston slipped to 10th place and is now eight points behind sixth place.

Really, it’s mixed feelings, according to manager Ryan Lowe.

“I am happy and proud of the boys for everything they have given this season, but disappointed with the outcome.

“We’ve come up a little short. It’s not that I didn’t attempt, make an effort, want to, or commit; everything I liked was there.

“Isn’t that the last section in both boxes? I am, however, always proud of the boys, as I have said.

“To be honest, I felt like we were the superior team; we had several strong plays, especially in the first half.

“They had the ball a little more in the second half, but we were prepared to attack.”