Leitner and Vrancic pushing for Norwich starts

Sky Bet Championship leaders Norwich could have Moritz Leitner and Mario Vrancic back in the line-up for the visit of fellow promotion hopefuls Bristol City.

German playmaker Leitner has recovered from a calf injury and came off the bench for the closing stages of last weekend’s 4-0 win at Bolton, where defender Timm Klose, fit again following an ankle problem, was an unused substitute.

Vrancic could also return after making a quicker-than-expected recovery from an ankle injury.

Fellow midfielder Alex Tettey remains sidelined by his own ankle problem while forward Carlton Morris (ankle) and midfielder Louis Thompson (knee) both continue their recoveries.

The visitors, who are sixth in the table, have a near full squad available as they aim for an eighth straight Championship win.

Robins forward Andreas Weimann (back) continues to be assessed having not featured in last weekend’s FA Cup fifth-round defeat against Wolves.

Defender Jack Hunt could be involved after returning to training following a calf problem.

Goalkeeper Niki Maenpaa (calf) is also stepping up his recovery, while midfielder Korey Smith has started running again following a knee injury.