McKenna set for big injury boost with 4 Ipswich stars to return v Leicester

McKenna set for big injury boost with 4 Ipswich stars to return v Leicester

This weekend’s matchup between Ipswich Town and Leicester City at Portman Road is crucial for Kieran McKenna’s team. Currently sitting in 18th place in the Premier League standings, three points above bottom-place Southampton, the Tractor Boys have yet to win in nine Premier League games.

Even though they had a difficult start to the season, Leicester has improved in recent weeks. With victories against opponents in their immediate vicinity, the Foxes have won two of their past three Premier League games, defeating Southampton and Bournemouth.

Former Ipswich defender Mick Mills said earlier this week in an interview with BBC Radio Suffolk’s Final Whistle that he believes McKenna’s squad “need to win” against Leicester.

“I think Leicester is one among the teams we might be able to finish ahead of. We go within two points of Leicester if we get it right and get the victory we require; that’s touching distance and where we need to be,” he stated.

“There’s eight or nine teams now that won’t be in the relegation fight – they’re in a different world But there are teams that are going to be down there, and Leicester are one of them – that is why that is important.”

Ipswich given big boost in early team news before Leicester clash

McKenna is fortunate that several of his injured players may return for this weekend’s match against Leicester. Omari Hutchinson, Sam Morsy, Ben Johnson, and Jacob Greaves may all make a comeback following stints on the sidelines, per 3 Added Minutes.

Johnson and Greaves had not played in either of Ipswich’s previous two games against Brentford or Everton, and both Hutchinson and Morsy were absent from the match against the Bees due to illness and a muscle injury, respectively.

Last week, McKenna stated in reference to Johnson: “Ben is still out with a small thigh injury.” He could have been able to make it for this weekend, but he hasn’t been able to. Next week, we’ll have to check on him.

Tuanzebe still out with bizarre injury

Axel Tuanzebe is one player McKenna will still have to live without against Leicester, though. The 26-year-old defender, who makes £40,000 a week at Portman Road and was a member of Manchester United, is currently out due to a gash on his palm from breaking a glass while doing the dishes.

At least until the end of November, he is not anticipated to return.McKenna stated earlier this month that Tuanzebe’s injuries was a “household accident, very, very unfortunate, and very, very serious.” His thumb was in danger of being severed. Although it’s a long-term injury, I believe his recuperation is progressing fairly well after having surgery to restore the injured thumb tendons.

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