Boss Mick McCarthy admits he has a goalkeeping selection dilemma ahead of Saturday’s visit to second-placed AFC Bournemouth. Dean Gerken is expected to be fit again after a groin problem, while Bartosz Bialkowski has impressed the Town manager in the former Colchester man’s absence.
The 27-year-old Pole, a summer signing from Notts County, has played the last three matches and has kept two clean sheets.
"I knew we had an outstanding keeper in Bart,” McCarthy told the club website.
"He has been frustrated because he couldn’t get in the team. Now he’s in and he has done great for us.
"When Gerks is fit - and he should be OK for Saturday - then it gives me a problem but it’s a nice problem to have.”
McCarthy also expects midfielder Cole Skuse to be fit to face the Cherries, also after a groin problem, but on-loan midfielder Jonny Williams is expected to be out until the middle of December with the groin injury he suffered in the 1-0 victory over Watford.