Naylor on Mend - Ipswich Town News
Defender Richard Naylor is back running after missing the end of the season with bone bruising to a toe. However, Town's longest-serving player is not expected to be ready to start pre-season training with the rest of the squad on Tuesday.
Boss Jim Magilton said: "Richard is now running, but his toe is still sore. We are hoping he will make a full recovery.”
Other players currently undergoing treatment include Gavin Williams and Dean Bowditch, both of whom have been seeing Copenhagen-based specialist Per Holmich regarding the groin injuries which interrupted their 2006/07 campaigns.
Skipper Jason De Vos and Player of the Year Sylvain Legwinski are both likely to be OK to join in with the rest of the squad. De Vos underwent foot surgery at the end of the season, while Legwinski broke a metatarsal during the 2-0 win at Luton in March.
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