Patrick Roberts has spoken of his desire to kick start his career at Norwich City following injury-hit spells in La Liga and the Scottish Premiership.

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Roberts was part of the Girona side that suffered relegation to the second tier of Spanish football last season, with the 22-year-old suffering an injury-hit loan spell.

However, the on-loan Manchester City man is looking to make his mark in Norfolk, as he compared the differences between the Premier League and the Championship.

He said: "We've seen that last season in the Championship but obviously we all know it's a different test altogether, so we've got to be right up for it and continue that, but still realise it's a tough ask and we've got to be well prepared." (Source: Eastern Daily Press)

The worry for Norwich may be less about what kind of impact he can make after a successful spell for Celtic during which he won six trophies and was compared (albeit rather ambitiously) to Lionel Messi by pundits such as John Collins. Indeed, perhaps it will be how fit the young winger is, and can he last the entire season without any injury problems like he has suffered for the last two years? Roberts has suffered three separate injuries in the last two seasons, that has seen him miss 36 games in all competitions.

There should be little doubt over the talents of the youngster, who shone while on loan at Celtic in the 2016/2017 season and his last relatively injury-free season as he made 47 appearances. He scored 11 goals and contributed 19 assists, showcasing that he does indeed have the talent. Indeed, during the Bhoys' Champions League campaign the year after, he averaged 1.3 shots per game (via WhoScored) which was higher than all but four of the Canaries' squad last season. Granted, it's a smaller size of data, though to have that kind of attacking impact in Europe's elite competition does suggest he can make a difference going forward.

Roberts has proven his talent, however, injuries have stalled him of late. He must be able to prove his fitness to Norwich City, who may need all the help they can get with a crucial Premier League season ahead as they return to the top table of English football.

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