Issa Diop discusses team progress ahead of Sunderland match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Ipswich Town centre-back Issa Diop commented on the team's improvement after their 4-2 win over Union Berlin. Diop, recently integrated into the squad following Morocco's World Cup quarter-final run, highlighted the team's efforts in adapting to each other's playing styles. He mentioned the need for better defensive organization after conceding two goals. Looking ahead, Diop emphasized the importance of being prepared for the upcoming matchup against Sunderland, where the team aims to secure three points.
- •Ipswich Town won 4-2 against Union Berlin.
- •Issa Diop recently joined the team after the World Cup.
- •Diop played 73 minutes in the recent match.
- •The team aims to improve defensive stability.
- •Ipswich Town faces Sunderland next week.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — 'We're getting better and better' - Diop
"Ipswich Town centre-back Issa Diop says the team is "getting better and better" as they continue to adjust to playing together. Diop, who signed from Fulham, linked up with the squad earlier this month after helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup. "It was a good game," Diop told BBC Radio Suffolk.
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