Ipswich Town Team News - Soccer

Sasa Lukic - Misses City clash with groin issue Lukic (groin) was ruled out of Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City due to a minor groin injury but is expected to return for Friday's Premier League clash against Notting...

Impact Lukic missed his first Premier League match of the season after starting each of Ipswich Town's opening six fixtures, with the midfielder expected to resume training early this week ahead of Friday's encounter against Nottingham Forest. The Serbian has contributed one assist, eight chances created, nine corners, 11 tackles and seven interceptions across six league appearances, establishing himself as a regular presence in central midfield. Exequiel Palacios and Florentino Luis formed the defensive midfield partnership against Manchester City and could continue together until Lukic is ready to return, although his expected recovery should put him back in contention for a starting role against Forest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chuba Akpom - Another bench appearance Akpom recorded one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Akpom would once again make an appearance from the bench for Ipswich, getting a 12-minute cameo to end the contest. This gives the forward his fifth appearance of the season, still having yet to start a game. However, he still has a goal, earning a goal from the bench in their second contest of the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Florentino Luis - Starts again Luis generated three tackles (one won), two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Luis was back in the starting XI after a starting role in their last contest, his only two starts of the season. He would be handed a more defensive role once again, notching an interception, two clearances and three tackles. This would lead to little time on the ball, only attempting 19 passes (16 completed).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exequiel Palacios - Starts against City Palacios generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Palacios was handed a starting role Saturday after a bench spot in the club's last contest, playing 90 minutes. He would be forced into more of a defensive role most of the match, recording one clearance, two interceptions and five tackles (three won) in the defense compared to his one chance created and a cross in the attack. He would add 52 completed passes, recording 50 or more passes in three of his four starts.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdul Fatawu - Bench role after suspension Fatawu recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Fatawu was only given a spot on the bench to begin Saturday's match, appearing for 19 minutes in his return from a suspension. He would not see much to do in his time on the field, recording two crosses while only completing three passes. With one assist and no goals in his six appearances (five starts), he has had a tough time replicating the success he saw in the Championship last campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Registers zero shots Enciso registered two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Enciso was not all that active against City as Ipswich found themselves defending most of the contest, recording only two crosses in the attack. He would fail to record a shot at all during the contest, his first time doing that this season. This would make it a fifth straight game since his last goal contribution after earning an assist in back-to-back games to open the season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leif Davis - Whips in four crosses Davis had four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 102nd minute.

Impact Davis would get more of a wing-back role against City as Ipswich went for a three-back in defense. He would record a decent two-way outing in the role, notching two chances created and four crosses in the attack to go along with two tackles and five clearances in the defense. He still has yet to miss a match this season, recording two goals and one assist despite his defensive positioning.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Greaves - Returns to starting role Greaves registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Greaves was back in the starting role Saturday, earning the start and playing 89 minutes after two straight games unused. It would be a rough day in the defense after three goals allowed, notching three tackles (one won) and three clearances on his part. He is yet to be a part of a clean sheet squad this campaign in his five appearances (five starts).

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abdoul Ouattara - Records assist Ouattara assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Manchester City. In addition, he was...

Impact Ouattara would earn himself a goal contribution for a second match in a row, as the wing-back would find Daizen Maeda in the 21st minute for an assist after netting a goal last time out. That accounts for both of his goal contributions this season, earning two through his seven appearances three starts). He would also record two interceptions and five clearances in the defense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walton - Concedes three against City Walton registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Manchester City.

Impact Walton would be in for a long day Saturday against City, facing one of the stronger attacks in the league. The goalie would make four saves but would allow three goals, still unable to keep a clean sheet in his three appearances this season. He will now prepare to face Nottingham Forest on Friday, a team scoring less than a goal per game so far this season.

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Zian Flemming - Scores penalty in loss Flemming scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Manchester City.

Impact Flemming found the back of the net late in the second half with a penalty, but Ipswich didn't have enough in them to complete the comeback. This was Flemming's second goal of the EPL campaign, and he's netted both strikes coming off the bench. That should limit his fantasy upside considerably.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Daizen Maeda - Finds back of net vs. City Maeda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Maeda took advantage of a through ball to score in a clean one-on-one versus Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Japanese winger scored his first goal of the season, but he hasn't been doing much in terms of fantasy. Starting five of Ipswich's seven games so far, he has just one goal, four shots, one chance created and six crosses as an attacking midfielder moving all over the final third.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jack Taylor - Ruled out against Man City Taylor (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Manchester City.

Impact Taylor is not ready to return to first-team competitive action following offseason knee surgery. Despite gaining minutes with Ipswich's U21s and in a behind-closed-doors friendly, the midfielder still needs more time to rebuild his match fitness. He remains without a competitive first-team appearance this season after also missing last Saturday's match against Fulham. Sasa Lukic and Exequiel Palacios remain options to handle central midfield duties during his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Jack Taylor - Expected to be available Taylor (knee) should be available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester City after making progress in his recovery from offseason knee surgery. The manager expects...

Impact Taylor is closing in on his first competitive appearance of the season after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. The midfielder recently gained valuable minutes with Ipswich's U21 squad and featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break, although he was still deemed short of match fitness for last Saturday's clash against Fulham. However, coach O'Neil's latest update suggests Taylor has made sufficient progress to be considered for selection against Manchester City. Given his lengthy absence, the midfielder could initially be limited to a substitute role as he gradually rebuilds his fitness. Sasa Lukic and Exequiel Palacios remain options in central midfield, meaning Taylor will likely need time to work his way back into the starting lineup.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Issa Diop - Five clearances against former club Diop recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Fulham.

Impact Diop faced his former club Fulham and posted five clearances and one block, adding a shot and a season high 65 accurate passes to help Ipswich to the win. The centre back has been ever present since his summer move, starting all six league games and playing every minute, and his clearances have been the core of his output with 27 so far. He has also chipped in with 11 interceptions and nine blocks, though with only four tackles and little to offer going forward, much of his value is likely to come from the volume of defensive work in his own box.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sasa Lukic - Strong display against former club Lukic generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham.

Impact Lukic produced a strong defensive display against his old side Fulham, registering four tackles, one clearance, one interception and one block on his sixth straight start. He has been a fixture in the Ipswich midfield since his summer move, and his totals of 11 tackles, seven interceptions, 10 clearances and three blocks across those starts underline where his value lies. One shot so far shows he offers little as a goal threat, though eight chances created and a role on set pieces with Abdul Fatawu could bring the odd attacking return.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Florentino Luis - Three tackles in first league start Luis had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win against Fulham.

Impact Luis earned his first league start for Ipswich against Fulham, with Exequiel Palacios starting on the bench in a decision that was likely down to his long trip back from international duty. The defensive midfielder did his job without the ball and finished with three tackles, two interceptions and one clearance before Palacios came on for him shortly after the hour. He may have to share minutes with Palacios going forward as the two compete for a place in the side.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Daizen Maeda - Creates one chance in start Maeda generated two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Fulham.

Impact Maeda got the nod on the right for the visit of Fulham with Abdul Fatawu serving a suspension, but the winger was rarely involved going forward and finished with one chance created. He had been a starter in each of the first three league games before losing his place for the two matches leading up to this one. Fatawu is now available again, so Maeda could find himself back on the left in a three way fight with Jack Clarke and Jaden Philogene.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Philogene - One shot in first league start Philogene had one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham.

Impact Philogene got his chance from the start against Fulham and lined up on the left after his first two outings came from the bench. He was replaced by Jack Clarke after 63 minutes with a single shot to his name, and Clarke went on to set up the late winner. With Abdul Fatawu established on the right, Philogene is left to battle Clarke and Daizen Maeda for a place in the side, and he could find himself back among the substitutes.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Julio Enciso - Takes two shots in win Enciso recorded two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham.

Impact Enciso opened the season in fine form with an assist in each of his first two games, but the playmaker has now gone four matches without a goal contribution. It has not been for a lack of effort, as he has taken 13 shots and registered five chances created over that stretch. He remains the creative heartbeat of the Ipswich attack, and with that level of involvement, the returns could start to come again soon.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leif Davis - Quiet offensively in win Davis recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Davis showed the defensive side of his game in Ipswich's late win over Fulham, with a season high two tackles won along with an interception and a clearance. His threat going forward was limited to a free kick effort that missed the target. The left back also kept up his attacking involvement with two crosses, which makes it at least two in each of his last four outings.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Clarke - Assists off bench Clarke assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Fulham.

Impact Clarke dropped back to the bench against Fulham after two straight starts, but he still made the decisive contribution. The winger came on for Jaden Philogene in the 63rd minute with Ipswich trailing, and his only chance created of the afternoon was the set piece that Dara O'Shea headed home in stoppage time to complete the comeback. He faces competition from Philogene and also Daizen Maeda on the left flank, though an impact like this could help him reclaim his starting spot in the coming games.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walton - Three saves in win Walton made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Fulham. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute.

Impact Walton made his second consecutive start over Kjell Scherpen and did enough to help Ipswich to a late comeback win over Fulham. The only goal he conceded was a well struck effort from Ryan Sessegnon, while all three of his saves came from efforts inside the area, the last of them a crucial one in stoppage time. He has yet to keep a clean sheet in his two outings, and a visit to Manchester City on Saturday may not offer the best chance to change that.

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