Ipswich handed big boost ahead of Portsmouth trip

Ipswich have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their trip to Pompey on Saturday.
Ipswich skipper Luke Chambers. Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty ImagesIpswich skipper Luke Chambers. Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images
Ipswich skipper Luke Chambers. Picture: Stephen Pond/Getty Images

Skipper Luke Chambers is back in training after recovering from a neck problem and the Tractor Boys are hopeful he’ll be fit to feature at Fratton Park.

The former Nottingham Forest defender has missed his side's past five games.

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Manager Paul Lambert told Ipswich’s website: ‘He trained the last few days, so hopefully, he’ll be okay so we’ll have to wait and see.’

Janoi Donacien has recovered from a virus which forced him to miss the Tractor Boys’ 2-1 defeat to Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Former West Ham striker Freddie Sears is also on the comeback trail after turning out for Ipswich’s under-23s in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Monday.

However, the visitors will be without Danny Rowe on the south coast, who’s sidelined with a knee setback.

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