Drissa Off Injured - Ipswich Town News

Returning defender Drissa Diallo managed only the first half of his comeback in a behind-closed-doors reserve friendly with Norwich City this afternoon at Portman Road.

Diallo picked up a cut to the eye in the first half and did not appear for the second period. The Guinean international was playing his first game after knee surgery.

The Blues lost the game 4-2 with the Town goals coming from Dean Bowditch and Stuart Boardley.

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