In brief: Pre-Norwich City press conference

The City head coach answered questions from the local and national press along with defender Joe Bryan.

Here's what they had to say:

LEE JOHNSON

- Boss thrilled with the performance of the players in the Carabao Cup success over Stoke City

- Johnson highlights the return of Matty Taylor as a huge bonus, which saw him score and provide an assist against the Premier League club

- City head coach isn't fussed who the club draw in round four but says "Man Utd away" is a popular shout in the dressing room

- Eros Pisano aiming to return to training on Friday but Johnson adds: "That could come too soon."

- Gary O'Neil still absent after third round of knee injections

- Johnson says there are a few players who are 50/50 to be involved at present, but he is keeping the details under wraps

- Boss thanks the Board for sanctioning a flight to Norwich this weekend to aid the players' recovery

- Johnson says team selection isn't too difficult because of the team's form in the league

- Head coach says the most difficult thing is leaving players out of the matchday squad