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Broadhead Could Make Trip to Cardiff - Ipswich Town News

Blues striker Nathan Broadhead could return to the squad for Saturday’s away game in his native Wales against Cardiff City, while Kieffer Moore is expected to be fine having suffered a knock in Tuesday’s 3-2 defeat of Bristol City and Wes Burns and Jack Taylor came through that game OK having made their returns from knocks, but Brandon Williams remains with Manchester United.

Quizzed on how the squad is following Tuesday’s gruelling encounter with the Robins, McKenna said: "We're in a good place. Of course, it was an emotional and high-energy night, but the group have come through it well.

"No fresh injuries from the game. Nathan stepped up his recovery this week, so he's not too far away from involvement this weekend. We have to see how he is today. So, apart from the longer-term absentees, we're in a healthy spot.”

Broadhead has been out since suffering a thigh problem in the 3-1 victory over Birmingham City.

Fellow Wales international Burns (calf) and midfielder Taylor (quad) made returns from injuries on Tuesday and came through unscathed having made a significant impact as the Blues turned the game around from being two goals down twice.

"No, no ill effects, so that was a big bonus,” McKenna added. "We’re in a healthy position in terms of squad numbers out on the pitch.”

Moore appeared to be struggling with a knock to his knee, but McKenna says the former Cardiff City frontman is expected to be fine: "It was just a heavy knock, but he should be OK for the weekend.”

Regarding right-back Williams, who has been back at parent club Manchester United since the start of January, McKenna, whose side will wear their white third kit at the Cardiff City Stadium, says there is no date yet pencilled in for his return to the club.

"No news, that’s with the Man United medical team and out of our hands,” he said. "To be honest, our full focus is just with the players that are here.”

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