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Donacien and Aluko Among Doubts Ahead of Wigan Clash - Ipswich Town News

Janoi Donacien and Sone Aluko are among a number of players who will be assessed ahead of leaders Wigan Athletic’s visit on Tuesday night having picked up knocks and niggles during Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Rotherham.

"We’ve had a few issues that we’re going to have to look at,” manager Kieran McKenna told iFollow Ipswich.

"Janoi, Sone and a couple of others haven’t been able to train since. We’ve got a few little niggles and knocks, so we’re going to have to assess them over the next 24 hours and make our last decisions close to game-time.”

Donacien has been ever-present since McKenna took over in December and has only missed three league games all season.

"Centre-half Cameron Burgess will be available again after his one-match ban for his red card at Shrewsbury.

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