Ipswich Town didn’t just lose to Sheffield United they have also been hit by a string of injuries that’s starting to heavily influence how Kieran McKenna picks his team. The manager gave a detailed update, and some of it was concerning. He highlighted issues affecting key players, explaining what’s happening now and what could cause […]
Ipswich Town didn’t just lose to Sheffield United they have also been hit by a string of injuries that’s starting to heavily influence how Kieran McKenna picks his team.
The manager gave a detailed update, and some of it was concerning. He highlighted issues affecting key players, explaining what’s happening now and what could cause problems in the coming weeks.
Ashley Young pulled out late in the week, catching everyone off guard. McKenna explained the veteran had hip trouble during training.
He warned it “could be a little bit more serious,” prompting adjustments, including resting Leif Davis, who’d been carrying a heavy load on the pitch.
Jaden Philogene and Marcelino Núñez remain sidelined, though their recovery timelines differ.
McKenna indicated that “Jaden will be the first one back,” showing progress, but Núñez faces a longer spell out.
The midfielder “will certainly be a few weeks,” leaving Ipswich short of his creativity during a key period.
Chuba Akpom is also unavailable, though his situation seems less severe. McKenna framed his absence as part of managing player workloads during a congested schedule.
Ivan Azón, despite impressing in midweek, is still being eased into the starting lineup. The manager emphasised that the striker is building fitness to handle repeated starts safely.
McKenna’s message was clear: Ipswich are entering a period where squad depth will determine resilience. With key players out and others being carefully managed, he underlined the importance of different individuals stepping up as the fixture list intensifies.
