Ipswich Town faces a challenging task as they prepare to face West Ham United on May 25, 2025, with several key players sidelined due to injuries and suspensions.
Injuries
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Chiedozie Ogbene: The winger is recovering from an Achilles tendon rupture and is expected to return in June 2025.
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Wes Burns: Burns underwent knee surgery and is unavailable for the upcoming match.
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Arijanet Muric: The goalkeeper is dealing with a shoulder injury and is also expected back in June.
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Samuel Szmodics: Sustained an ankle injury and is doubtful for the match.
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Kalvin Phillips: Suffered a knock injury and is doubtful for the game.
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Jaden Philogene: Dealing with a medial collateral ligament injury, making him doubtful for the fixture.
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Axel Tuanzebe: Recovering from a hamstring injury, Tuanzebe is also doubtful for the match.
Suspensions
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Leif Davis: Serving a three-match suspension due to a direct red card.
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Benjamin Johnson: Suspended for one match following a second yellow card.
Potential Returns
Despite these setbacks, some players are nearing recovery:
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Jacob Greaves: Missed the last game but has returned to training and is likely to feature against West Ham.
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Omari Giraud-Hutchinson: Missed the previous match due to illness but is back in training and could start.
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Samy Morsy: Another player likely to return after missing recent matches.
Ipswich Town’s manager, Kieran McKenna, has indicated that some of these players will be assessed late in the week to determine their availability for the match.
As Ipswich Town faces West Ham United, the team will need to navigate these absences strategically. The return of key players like Greaves, Hutchinson, and Morsy could provide a boost, but the depth of the squad will be tested as they aim to secure a positive result.
