Ipswich Round-Up, Thursday 22nd October: O'Neil Braces for 'Incredibly Difficult' Forest Test as Lukic Set to Be Fit
All eyes are on tomorrow night's 8pm kick-off at Portman Road as Ipswich Town host Nottingham Forest, with the club urging supporters to arrive early for the fixture (ITFC.co.uk). Football365 have previewed the Premier League clash with their own team news and predictions ahead of the game (Football365).
Gary O'Neil has been giving his thoughts on the challenge Forest pose, describing them as a side with 'an incredibly difficult style to play against' (East Anglian Daily Times). The manager also pointed out that Liam Delap's return to Portman Road isn't the only threat his team need to focus on nullifying (East Anglian Daily Times). ITFC.co.uk have shared O'Neil's full thoughts on the fixture (ITFC.co.uk), along with the earliest Nottingham Forest team news ahead of the match (ITFC.co.uk).
There's a boost on the injury front, with O'Neil confirming that Sasa Lukic will be fit to face Forest (Ipswich Star). Attacker Chuba Akpom has also spoken ahead of the game, saying he expects a tough test from the visitors (East Anglian Daily Times).
O'Neil has praised the Portman Road crowd, telling fans they genuinely act as a 12th man for the team (East Anglian Daily Times). The East Anglian Daily Times note that the newly-promoted Blues currently sit 10th in the Premier League having won three of their matches so far this season (East Anglian Daily Times).
Away from the first team, academy prospect Zac Wattley has been called up to the England U16 squad for the Va de Marne Tournament in France next week (East Anglian Daily Times). Fantasy football fans can also check out ITFC.co.uk's hints and tips for Gameweek 8 (ITFC.co.uk).
In less positive news, a supporter has been banned after admitting he broke a seat and threw it towards rival fans during the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road (East Anglian Daily Times).
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