Amankwah Forson's Norwich City career has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by a series of injuries that have hindered his progress. The Ghanaian midfielder, who arrived at Carrow Road in August 2024, has struggled to stay fit, with recurring hamstring issues and a knee problem that have limited his playing time. Despite his talent and potential, Forson has only managed 18 starts since joining the club, with just seven of those coming last season. This is a stark contrast to the positive signals last summer, when he impressed new boss Liam Manning with his creativity and attacking displays. Forson's ability to create chances and provide assists, as evidenced by his cross for the opening goal against FC Volendam, was a welcome addition to Norwich's attacking midfield options. However, his season was marred by injuries, with a hamstring issue forcing him off in the Championship opener against Millwall, and another muscular problem away at Preston sidelining him until March. The managerial churn at City didn't help either, as he had to prove himself under Philippe Clement, who set him the challenge of demonstrating physical robustness. Unfortunately, Forson has only managed 596 minutes of action from a possible 51 games in all competitions, which is a far cry from the regular availability expected in the Championship. This has led to questions about his future at the club, with the demands of Austrian football and the Championship being poles apart. Forson's role in the squad is still difficult to define, and with Clement's wealth of attacking options, it's unclear if he will remain at Colney for pre-season. If he does move on, it's unlikely that Norwich will recoup the £4m paid for his services from RB Salzburg, despite him having another two years plus an option remaining on his deal. However, Forson's mental resilience and bounce-back ability cannot be overlooked, and if he remains at the club, it will be up to him to convince Clement that he is worth the investment. The hope is that this will be the third time lucky for Forson, who has the talent and potential to become a key player for Norwich, but it will take a lot of hard work and dedication to overcome his injury woes.
