Ipswich Town vs Sunderland - Predicted lineup and team news
Ipswich Town prepares for their match against Sunderland, marking the debut of new manager Gary O'Neil. The squad has undergone significant changes, with several new signings expected to feature in the starting lineup.
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Ipswich Town host Sunderland at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, marking Gary O'Neil's first competitive match in charge of the club.
O'Neil replaces Kieran McKenna, whose four-year tenure delivered back-to-back promotions before ending after last season's immediate relegation from the Premier League. The rebuild since has been substantial, and Saturday offers the first real evidence of how quickly the new arrivals have settled.
Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor are both doubts heading into the opener, with Taylor nursing a knee issue that has restricted his pre-season involvement. Neither is expected to be risked from the start if any uncertainty remains closer to kick-off.
The summer has brought wholesale change to the squad. Kjell Scherpen arrives as the new first-choice goalkeeper after starting Ipswich's final two pre-season fixtures. Abdoul Ouattara, who joined in a package deal alongside Julio Enciso , is expected to start at right-back.
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