Town boss Kieran McKenna says he and his staff are assessing a few players with knocks ahead of Tuesday’s home match against Accrington Stanley, including Leif Davis, who was subbed late on during Saturday’s 4-0 victory over Burton Albion.

Davis underwent treatment on the pitch at length before being replaced by Janoi Donacien in the 83rd minute before making his way around the perimeter to the dugouts.

Afterwards McKenna said he was hopeful the injury was just a kick rather than anything more serious but says the left-back is still feeling it.

“We’ve had a few knocks from the game, which is normal, so we’re just assessing that at the moment,” McKenna told iFollow Ipswich.

“Leif obviously being one, he picked up a knock and he’s still a little bit sore. We’ve got a few others in that boat.

“But we still have a good amount of time before the game. A smaller group trained today, the rest of the boys are still recovering and we’ll make sure everyone’s ready for Tuesday night.”

The Blues manager says the last couple of days have been mainly about recovery from Saturday’s match.

“It was quite an intense game, to be fair,” he reflected. “That showed in the numbers as well. The boys worked really hard and we’ve got another game to look forward to.

“It’s been about recovering, of course, a few little things to do on the grass, we looked at things on video we could improve from Saturday, but it’s mostly at this stage of the season about freshness and about getting ready to go again on Tuesday.”

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Linkboy13 added 17:52 - Mar 6 I don't think Accrington are going to be a serious attacking threat, so unless Davis is one hundred percent fit which seems unlikely after the way he hobbled off on Saturday i would rest him with big games coming up. Does McKenna bring Leigh straight into the left back berth where he has never really let us down or leave it how it was on Saturday. Don't know about you but im a square peg in square holes merchant.

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Saxonblue74 added 18:49 - Mar 6 Fortunate to have so many options. Strength in depth really comes into its own at the business end of a long season.
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gosblue added 19:47 - Mar 6 A huge game at Bolton on Saturday and Davis needs to be available for that. We have plenty of options for LWB for Tuesday if there is any doubt of Davis' fitness.
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ArnieM added 21:04 - Mar 6 Not surprised we've got so many injuries / niggles as Burton did their level Best to kick us off the park on Saturday I felt.
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leftie1972 added 08:11 - Mar 7 Don't risk him, Leigh is more than capable.
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Bazza8564 added 09:50 - Mar 7 Greg has to play if there is any doubt. Injuries require protection thats why we have 2 for every position. Other than that, id start the same side if we can it isnt the time for rotation for the sake of it
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