Doubts for Atlético Match - Ipswich Town News
Town have a number of doubts ahead of Friday's home pre-season friendly with Atlético Madrid (KO 7.45pm). New striker Nicky Forster picked up a thigh strain in the game against Újpest and might be rested against the Spanish side.
Dean Bowditch and Owen Garvan both injured feet against Diósgyõri and are considered doubts for Friday's game.
Better news for Joe Royle is that Jimmy Juan and Kevin Horlock are both fit after missing the trip to Hungary, while Fabian Wilnis is expected to be OK despite injuring his thigh against Diósgyõri.
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