Stockdale Recall Not Expected - Ipswich Town News
Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer’s back problem is not expected to lead to on-loan Blues glovesman David Stockdale’s return to the Premier League club. The Cottagers inserted a 24-hour recall clause in the 26-year-old’s season-long loan deal.
Cottagers boss Martin Jol is hopeful that the Australian will be fit for their Europa League game against Danish side Odense on Wednesday: "He’s got a problem in his spine but a specialist is coming to see him this afternoon [Tuesday] and we’ll make a decision. I think he’s got a great chance of playing.”
Schwarzer, 39, previously suffered from a back problem in September when there were also concerns that Stockdale might be recalled.
Meanwhile, Stockdale and Ibrahima Sonko will be at Planet Blue in the Buttermarket on Thursday (6-7pm).
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