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McCarthy Expects to Have Fully Fit Squad for Owls Trip - Ipswich Town News

Mick McCarthy expects to have all his players available for Saturday’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday as the Blues continue to look for the first away win of the season.

McCarthy says one or two are feeling the effects of Derby’s comeback from 4-1 down to draw 4-4 on Tuesday and a couple have minor niggles.

"Just a few bruised egos and hurt pride from all of us," he said. "But other than a couple of bumps, Chambo and Luke Hyam have got knocks, but they’ll be fine.

"They’re all great. It happens, we’ve got to get on with it. I’d have taken a point going up, I just felt a bit disappointed coming away.”

He admits he’s been weighing up whether to make changes to his side as they face their third game in eight days.

"I’ve had thoughts about it but we’ll wait and see,” he said. "We’ll see how they are tomorrow.

"The team has been excellent and they deserve to play. I often wonder about that and we’ve got two weeks before we play again. If I need to do it, I will.”

One change McCarthy may be looking at is switching his goalkeepers with Dean Gerken having been at fault for a couple of goals in recent games, the former Colchester man having taken over from Scott Loach after his error against Leeds at the end of August.

Meanwhile, former Blues loan keeper Stephen Henderson is reportedly close to joining AFC Bournemouth on loan from West Ham. Henderson, 25, is yet to make a senior appearance this season.

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