Ipswich boss O'Neil provides injury update before Liverpool match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil confirmed that forward Emersonn is fit for Friday's Premier League fixture against Liverpool at Portman Road. Emersonn had previously suffered a knee injury after landing awkwardly during a match at Old Trafford. While Emersonn and Jaden Philogene are nearing full fitness, Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain unavailable for selection. O'Neil described deadline-day arrival Zian Flemming as an excellent addition who provides necessary competition for the attacking line. Following an opening win against Sunderland and an organized showing against Manchester United, the manager expressed confidence in his squad’s preparation. Ipswich aims to secure points against the visiting Reds, who have performed strongly through the initial stage of the season.
- •Emersonn is available for selection following a recent knee injury.
- •Jaden Philogene is close to returning to the squad.
- •Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain unavailable for the upcoming match.
- •Ipswich hosts Liverpool at Portman Road on Friday at 20:00 BST.
- •Zian Flemming joined the squad on transfer deadline day.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — O'Neil on Emersonn's fitness, 'excellent' Flemming signing and Liverpool
"Ipswich boss Gary O'Neil has been speaking to the media before Friday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Portman Road (20:00 BST). O'Neil confirmed summer signing Emersonn is "fine" after landing awkwardly and jarring his knee at Old Trafford, while Jaden Philogene is "close" to a return. The transition at the football club, the amount of players we've signed, a new coach, the amount of work that's gone in - for the team to have recorded a win against Sunderland and looked as organised as they did for 55 minutes against Manchester United is positive.
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