Jordan Rhodes hobbled off after 20 minutes of City's 3-1 win at Luton last night, with what looked to be an ankle problem Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
First half goals from Grant Hanley, Rhodes and Teemu Pukki fired the Canaries into a deserved 3-0 lead at the break at Kenilworth Road.
However the sight of Rhodes hobbling off in the 20th minute was the talking point. The loanee charged into a block in midfield, with his team already cruising at 2-0, and came off the worse for it after the ball blasted against his ankle and left him with a sore jaw as well.
The 28-year-old had scored his second goal of pre-season, from the spot after a fine run from the impressive Ben Marshall was brought to an end by a foul, but hobbled off after treatment. The hosts pulled one back before Pukki also hobbled off after a late tackle in the 70th minute – to the annoyance of head coach Daniel Farke – but looked to be okay.
REPORT: Rhodes injury scare mars polished Canaries' display
Rhodes had rolled home a penalty to put the Canaries 2-0 ahead at Kenilworth Road before going off injured Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
• Take a look at some of the best photos of the night below
City's players congratulate Jordan Rhodes on his goal Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Teemu Pukki celebrates putting the Canaries 3-0 up against the Hatters Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Teemu Pukki finished off a flowing team move to put City 3-0 up just before the break Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Teemu Pukki notched his third goal of pre-season before being caught late and going off in the 70th minute Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Grant Hanley, right, scored from close range to put the Canaries ahead early on at Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Jordan Rhodes put the Canaries 2-0 up from the penalty spot at Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Ben Marshall, left, teed up Teemu Pukki, right, to put City 3-0 up before the break at Kenilworth Road Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Ben Marshall impressed for the Canaries at right-back Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Over 400 City fans saw new signing Tim Krul get straight into action Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Kenny McLean of Norwich and Arthur Read of Luton Town in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Jordan Rhodes was forced off after 20 minutes of City's 3-1 win at Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
New Norwich City captain Grant Hanley wins a header in the friendly win at Luton Town, watched by new Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Norwich Head Coach Daniel Farke during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
The Norwich players warm up before the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Christoph Zimmermann of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
The traveling Norwich fans before the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Marco Stiepermann of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Christoph Zimmermann of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Marco Stiepermann of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Emi Buendia of Norwich in action during the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Tim Krul of Norwich warms up before the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
Tim Krul of Norwich applauds the traveling support before the Pre-season Friendly match at Kenilworth Road, Luton Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images (Image: Paul Chesterton)
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