Camara Returns as U21s Host Charlton, U18s at Cardiff - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U21s are in action against Charlton at Playford Road this afternoon with Panutche Camara making his return from injury (KO 1pm), while the U18s travel to take on Cardiff City at the Cardiff International Sports Stadium on Saturday morning (KO 11am).
Midfielder Camara, 26, has been out of action since undergoing a third operation on his groin in December having made only one start and three sub appearances, scoring once, since joining the Blues from Plymouth on deadline day in the summer.
The U21s, who are coached by John McGreal and David Wright, are seventh in Professional Development League Two South following Monday’s 3-0 home defeat to QPR.
U21s: Williamson, Lavin, F Barbrook, O’Connor, Armin, Carr, Camara, Chirewa, Valentine, Curtis, Morgan. Subs: Cullum, Cousens, Ayinde, Taylor, Foyo.
Charlton: Kone, Egbo, Oguntayo, Kedwell, O’Connor, Mitchell, Santos, Chin, Casey, Adigun, Ladapo. Subs: Viggars, Assihwe, Williams, Roddy, Rylah.
Sam Darlow’s U18s are eighth in their table having been beaten 2-0 at home by Charlton a week ago.
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