"Heimir Hallgrimsson faced a few dilemmas in terms of team selection and admitted on the eve of the match that some training ground performances had changed his thinking. He has recalled Szmodics to the side, with the Ipswich player getting the nod ahead of his club mate Chiedozie Ogbene, who has gone on loan to Sheffield United. Ferguson was always expected to start but there was a question mark around the attacking formation with Azaz given the nod."
"If Hallgrimsson sticks with the formation he has used this year, then Matt Doherty starts at left back with Ryan Manning further forward. Jake O'Brien, Dara O'Shea and Nathan Collins complete the back four with Jason Knight and Josh Cullen as the two number sixes in front of them. The intrigue will surround the shape of the other attacking options, with Szmodics potentially a candidate on the right side with Azaz and Ferguson operating centrally."
Heimir Hallgrimsson faced selection dilemmas after training ground performances changed his thinking. Szmodics was recalled ahead of club mate Chiedozie Ogbene, who moved on loan to Sheffield United. Ferguson is expected to start while Azaz was given a place amid questions over the attacking formation. If Hallgrimsson uses his usual formation Matt Doherty will start at left back with Ryan Manning further forward. Jake O'Brien, Dara O'Shea and Nathan Collins form the back four with Jason Knight and Josh Cullen as the two number sixes. Szmodics could operate on the right with Azaz and Ferguson occupying central attacking roles.
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