Norwich City have confirmed Manchester United loanee Harry Amass has suffered a serious injury that could rule him out for the rest of the season, just days after making his debut for the Championship side.
The 18-year-old left-back had only just arrived at Carrow Road on loan for the remainder of the campaign and featured in the 2-1 win over league leaders Coventry City before being sidelined in training ahead of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough.
Amass joined Norwich after spending the first half of the season with Sheffield Wednesday, where he was a regular in a struggling side. Highly regarded at Old Trafford, the teenager made seven senior appearances for United last season and was viewed as a key short-term addition to boost Norwich’s promotion push.
The injury occurred in the closing moments of the final training session before the Middlesbrough match, leaving Norwich scrambling for clarity on the severity of the setback and its wider implications.
The timing is particularly damaging for Norwich, who had won four consecutive matches in all competitions before the weekend defeat, and were beginning to build momentum in the Championship table.
Carrow Road had been buoyant following the Coventry victory, with Amass settling quickly into his new surroundings and showing the composure that made him one of United’s most trusted academy prospects.
That optimism faded quickly as the left-back was ruled out on matchday, forcing a reshuffle in the squad and removing a key option on the flank.
Norwich manager Philippe Clement confirmed the injury after the final whistle, explaining that the club would work closely with Manchester United before providing further details.
Initial assessments suggest a lengthy absence, though the full extent of the injury is still being evaluated in conjunction with United’s medical staff.
The blow comes amid renewed scrutiny of Amass’ development following comments made earlier in the season by former United manager Ruben Amorim, who had questioned the progress of several young players on loan.
Those remarks contrast sharply with Amass’ performances at Sheffield Wednesday, where he was named the club’s Player of the Month in both November and December after making 21 appearances and scoring once.
Norwich now face the challenge of navigating the remainder of the campaign without the teenager, with Clement confirming the club will not return to the transfer market for a replacement.
Attention will soon turn to Amass’ recovery timeline and whether he can feature again this season, while Norwich regroup after a frustrating setback that threatens to stall their momentum at a critical stage of the campaign.
