No Senior Players in U23s Facing Hull - Ipswich Town News
Town have confirmed that no senior players will be involved in this afternoon’s U23s game against Hull City at Playford Road (KO 1pm), although Adam McDonnell will make his return from injury.
Striker Ben Morris, Kundai Benyu, James Blanchfield, Shane McLoughlin and skipper Chris Smith will also line-up for Gerard Nash’s side, who will be looking for their third win of the season.
The decision not to include senior players means Jonny Williams won't get any further match action under his belt prior to Saturday's game at Blackburn.
The Wales international, who celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday, rejoined the Blues on loan for the season in August having suffered an ankle injury during pre-season with parent club Crystal Palace.
Williams played 45 minutes of the 3-0 Premier League Cup defeat to Liverpool a week ago yesterday, then 70 minutes of last Wednesday’s 4-1 behind-closed-doors friendly victory over Southend.
Speaking prior to the Huddersfield game, manager Mick McCarthy said that Williams should be ready for the Blackburn squad if he came through those matches without a problem.
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