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Shefki Back for QPR? - Ipswich Town News

On-loan striker Shefki Kuqi is in contention for a place in the Town side for Saturday's home game with QPR. The Finnish international is progressing well after straining a hamstring in the 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic last weekend.

Physio Matt Byard told the club site that the 31-year-old will be assessed later on the week before a decision is made: "Shefki is continuing to make a very good recovery.

"He will carry on with his rehabilitation today and Wednesday and we will have another look at him on Thursday to see how we stand for the weekend."

Town will hope that Kuqi will be fit enough to replace Pablo Couñago, who is suspended for three games for his red card against Scunthorpe.

Boss Jim Magilton says he has looked at the videotape of the incident leading up to the Spaniard's sending off and saw no evidence of spitting: "I have looked at the video and there is no indication that Pablo has spat at the player, but I will speak to him and take it from there.”

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