Ipswich Town: Kieran McKenna on Axel Tuanzebe injury

The 26-year-old had started every Premier League game for the Blues at right back, impressing for McKenna's men, but missed yesterday's 4-1 defeat at West Ham.

After the game, McKenna revealed the Congolese international is likely to be out for a while.

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Ben Johnson started in Tuanzebe's place at West Ham (Image: Ross Halls) "He's done a hand injury, a very unfortunate accident," the Town boss explained. 

"He's had surgery and will be out for a while. It's not going to be a couple of weeks, probably longer. There are still discussions with the specialists.

"He's naturally a miss with the way he's started the season. He's going to be out for a little while.

"We're going to have to adjust and regroup as a team."

Ben Johnson started in his place at the London Stadium but struggled as the Blues' four match unbeaten run was ended in chastening style.