Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has confirmed that the knee surgery was “successful” following the midfielder’s injury at Huddersfield Town

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna confirmed that midfielder Lee Evans underwent successful knee surgery on Wednesday after being forced off the field during the second half of the Blues’ away trip to Huddersfield Town on Saturday. .

The 29-year-old Wales international tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL) during Town’s 1-1 draw in West Yorkshire but speaking at today’s pre-match press conference, McKenna gave a positive update on Evan’s condition.

“He had surgery on Wednesday, she was successful and they are happy with the results – so that’s good news,” McKenna said.

He has been resting at home for a few days but from next week we will begin the recovery steps with all our support and wishes.

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It has been an exceptional start to the Championship for Ipswich Town.

Ipswich Town are currently second in the Championship having made an impressive start to the season winning eight of their 10 matches so far.
Manager Kieran McKenna emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not becoming complacent, despite their initial success.
Pundit Carlton Palmer predicts Ipswich will secure at least a play-off place and potentially challenge for automatic promotion, thanks to their strong form and potential investment in January.

Pundit Carlton Palmer believes Ipswich Town will maintain their promotion challenge in the Championship this season.

Tractor Boys have enjoyed an exceptional start to Division Two after being promoted from League One last season and they currently sit second in the table having collected 25 points from their opening 10 games.

Kieran McKenna’s side are now five points ahead of third-placed Preston North End after a 3-0 win over Hull City at Portman Road on Tuesday night, with goals from Wes Burns, Conor Chaplin and Marcus Harness sealing a win. Another impressive win.

Ipswich have the chance to extend their lead over North End when they host Ryan Lowe’s side on Saturday.

McKenna congratulated his team on their start to the season but insisted his players must stay focused.

“We have 12 to 18 months to break records and things like that, but I always say those are things to consider in the future,” McKenna told the East Anglian Daily Times. “Tonight was a great night, I wouldn’t hesitate to say it was a night that we should enjoy as a group of staff, players, football club, supporters, everyone. everyone together.

“But this is a match. We play Preston on Saturday and playing well tonight doesn’t get us six points from two games.

“Of course, in the long run, there are positives that we can take away, but there is also room for improvement.

“We are just focused on the next match. I think the time to look back on these things is probably very far away.”

What did Carlton Palmer say? Speaking exclusively to Football League World, Palmer revealed that he cannot see Ipswich’s form dropping throughout the season and predicts they will secure at least a play-off place.

“Ipswich Town have had a great start to the Championship, 5 wins in their last 6 matches puts them second in the table, 2 points behind leaders Leicester and ahead of sixth placed Leeds United, who are in the final round. 9 points result. in other places,” Palmer said.

“It’s only been 10 games but overall that gives a good mark for a team and a manager.

“Winning eight games, I don’t really see them slowing down, I think they’ll invest again in January and start again.

“Automatic is too early to call, but they are certainly on course for a minimum of a play-off spot.

It’s hard to disagree with Palmer that Ipswich will be among the promotion contenders to the Championship.

The Tractor Boys were in relentless form at the end of last season and that has continued into the new campaign as they eased their way into the second tier.

Their success is all the more impressive given that McKenna has largely retained the confidence of the players who were promoted last season, underlining the 37-year-old’s coaching ability and further cementing his reputation He is one of the EFL’s most successful young managers.

With a superbly solid defence, dangerous attack and a winning mentality internally, it will be difficult for anyone to stop Ipswich this season.