Squad for Forest Clash - Ipswich Town News
Hamstring injury victim Tommy Miller has been left out of Joe Royle's initial squad for Saturday's home game with Nottingham Forest. Miller's injury will be assessed on Friday, although it seems likely he will miss out.
Also absent from the 16 is Chris Bart-Williams who is feeling a reaction after Tuesday's reserve game, having recently had an injection for a back problem.
Squad: Bent, Bowditch, Davis, Diallo, Elliott, Kuqi, Magilton, McGreal, Naylor, Price, Reuser, Richards, Santos, Westlake, Wilnis and Wright.
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