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McKenna: Disappointing to Lose Outstanding Cajuste and Phillips - Ipswich Town News

Town boss Kieran McKenna hadn’t had a full report on the injuries suffered by Jens Cajuste and Kalvin Phillips during the 4-1 home defeat to Tottenham by the time he gave his press conference but confirmed the Sweden international suffered an ankle problem and the on-loan Manchester City man a calf issue.

Cajuste was replaced by Jack Taylor in the 52nd minute and Phillips as the game moved into its final 10 minutes by skipper Sam Morsy.

"I haven’t had a full report, only coming off speaking to the players,” McKenna said. "Jens has gone over on his ankle in the challenge and Kalvin was a calf.

"Disappointing as I thought in the first half the two of them were outstanding.”

The pair look to be doubts ahead of Wednesday’s visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

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