Jurasek can be like 'new signing' for Norwich

Norwich boss Philippe Clement praised winger Matej Jurasek for his contribution to their 2-0 Championship win at Queens Park Rangers.

The 22-year-old Czech has struggled to establish himself since arriving at Carrow Road from Slavia Prague 12 months ago on a five-and-a-half-year contract.

The game against QPR was only his sixth start for the club but he provided the cross which enabled Josh Sargent to head Norwich in front early in the second half.

Jurasek had earlier had a chance to score his first Canaries goal, but was denied by a save from Paul Nardi.

"We've been working really hard with Matej - and he's been working really hard to get physically better so he can play his game," Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk.

"We know his technical qualities and it was not only that action [the cross for the goal], he had several other good ones also.

"I think he can be in the next couple of months like a new transfer and we will need that to get to where we want to get to."

Jovon Makama scored Norwich's second goal as the Canaries moved to within a point of safety by climbing to 22nd place.

But Clement revealed it had been touch and go whether the young forward would be involved because of illness.

The Belgian boss said: "He didn't train for two days because he had a fever. But he wanted to be here and I wanted to have him if there was a possibility he felt better.

"We tried to get him on the pitch and he showed resilience - I think he is taking really big steps on the mental side. A few weeks ago, he would not have played this game."