Squad for Bolton - Ipswich Town News
Town have announced the squad for Saturday's crucial game at Bolton Wanderers. Again included is Darren Bent, subbed early in the second half during yesterday's reserve game.
Chris Makin is still out and will not be available for another two weeks. He has an ankle injury as does Pablo Couñago who will be out for the same period. Fabian Wilnis will continue at right-back in place of Makin.
Jermaine Wright is still suffering with his groin problem and also will miss out at the Reebok along with Matteo Sereni who has a thigh problem.
Sereni's injury gives Mike Salmon a chance to sit on the bench and Andy Marshall an opportunity to shine in goal.
Mark Venus has overcome a slight knee injury, while Tommy Miller will be OK after suffering a knock to his elbow against Chelsea.
Squad: Marshall, Salmon, Wilnis, Clapham, McGreal, Venus, Hreidarsson, Bramble, Gaardsøe, Holland, Magilton, T Miller, Peralta, George, Reuser, Stewart, M Bent, Armstrong, D Bent and Le Pen.
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