Town boss Kieran McKenna says there could be changes to his team at West Ham United on Saturday with a few players set to be assessed due to knocks, while midfielder Jens Cajuste is definitely out with a minor knee injury.

While not giving any names, McKenna revealed that members of his squad had picked up problems during last week’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa or in training this week.

“We have a couple of little issues across the last game and the training week, so we have got a few being assessed before Saturday,” he said.

“There’s a chance that there will be one or two changes to the team but some of them are going to be pretty late calls over the next 24 hours.

“Of course, without helping any opponents too much, we’ve got one or two who who have been getting medical assessment in the last few days.”

Cajuste, on loan with the Blues for the season from Napoli, missed the Villa game having started against Southampton the week before and has also been left out of the Sweden squad, and McKenna confirmed that the 25-year-old is injured.

“He has a little issue with his knee, hopefully not too major, so he wasn’t available last weekend,” the Blues boss said.

“I thought he had a good first showing against Southampton but he had a little issue after that so he’s missed the last week’s training and hopefully he’ll be back after the international break.”

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Suffolkboy added 16:15 - Oct 3 Such are the travails of a Manager ,with total fitness always a matter of jeopardy ; but KM has a squad carefully assembled to balance needs ,versatility and cover — so no doubt ITFC will give a good showing at WH . COYB
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FreddySteady added 18:37 - Oct 3 I think Cajuste has looked decent in the short game time he has had. Think him and KP will make a good partnership.
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howsey51 added 21:32 - Oct 3 Bit of worry as cajuste failed his medical with Brentford. Let’s hope these minor things don’t turn into something major.
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Gforce added 23:22 - Oct 3 That'll be the same team that played against Villa then.
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