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July 23, 2022 5:47 pm
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July 23, 2022 9:57 pm
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna described his team’s display in a one-on-one draw at Millwall this afternoon as a “mixed bag.”
Benik Afobe preempted the championship host 16 minutes after Luke Woolfenden was caught trying to play from behind. Ipswitch was lacking in cutting edge with few problems in the first half.
However, Town increased the tempo after the restart, catching up with Freddie Radapo’s cool 54-minute finish and pushing hard to win in the second half of the stage.
McKenna finished pre-season preparations for a home game against the National League’s Southend United on Tuesday night. The opening round of League One against Bolton on Portman Road next Saturday.
“If everything was perfect today, I’d probably be a little worried. I made a few mistakes in the game and there are some things that really worked in the game. That’s a few things to solve this week and more. Give us the next few weeks.
“But I thought it was a really good workout. It was a really good test to play against a really strong championship. I thought it looked pretty good throughout the game and certainly in the second half we went to a better level I thought I was heading. “”
Like the 3-0 win at AFC Wimbledon last weekend, Ipswich gained strength after the restart.
“It was very similar,” McKenna admitted. “Look, it’s obviously very hot. I don’t feel it on the stand, but it was really hot on the pitch. The grass is sticky and slow. It’s not easy. I have to really work hard and find a way to make it. The intensity of the game. ..
“The first half was a bit of a stop start. There were some injuries and drink breaks. I thought we would never really get on the flow and reach the level where we are enjoying the game.
“But soon after the first whistle in the second half, we found it, and when we found it, we look like a better team.”
In the opening round of Afobe, which came after Stoke’s striker disposed of Woolfenden in a dangerous area, McKenna said:
“While we were here, we made significant improvements to the buildup structure, but we can’t take it for granted. We need to keep working and improve it.
“Often not a mistake in the ball, often away from the ball. There were certain movements or positions that didn’t go well. Obviously, when playing at a higher level, Millwall is very A good team and Afobe is a very good team. Good players-then you could be punished.
“We will continue to play, try, control and brave the ball because it will eventually be rewarded in the second half. Eventually we will be able to wear down the team and our advantage will be. It will start to appear.
“This is a good learning point for us at this stage of the preseason and a good point to look back on next week. Let’s look at the principles we didn’t fully implement.”
Bruce’s boss said, “I had a few other chances to win. Freddie then had a chance, as Sam Morsy missed a chance and Thorn Arco improved the display in the second half when he hit the bottom of the bar. Crossing from the left, Tyreese (John Jules) had a couple and Jacko (Cayden Jackson) had a couple last.
“It comes from the strength we worked on the game and a little more aggressiveness in our play. We looked like a threat.
“I thought the boys who played in the second half started, and after taking the lead in the game, the boys who played were also doing well. They also took it and looked strong at the end of the game.
“Freddie’s goal was very good. He didn’t match it. He caressed it very well in the corner. I thought his all-round game was good. He gave us a good outlet. rice field.
“Then, when Cayden became fair, I thought Cayden was great. So did Thorn and Tyreese. It’s great to have these options. The front units are all powerful.”
When Marcus Harness made his first appearance in the blues, McKenna said: “I’m very happy with him. It was obviously not an easy match for the team in the first half, but he showed some good touches in it. In the second half, when the game started a bit, he lined up. Showed receive in between, carry the ball, link play, and escape from the ball. He will be a good addition. For us. “
McKenna explains that the team of 22 lacks senior duo Domball and Gregley: Please come back on Monday. “
Bruce’s boss was asked this week if he was expecting a new signing. “It’s not impossible. I know the club is working harder than ever and talking to a few players. But that’s not my focus. My 100% focus is Saturday. Players who have already joined this already powerful group in the match. “
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