Ipswich vs Brentford - Daryl Murphy misses out for Ipswich

Ipswich will again be without top scorer Daryl Murphy when Brentford come to Portman Road on Saturday.

The Republic of Ireland forward suffered a calf injury while on international duty and remains sidelined.

Midfielder Teddy Bishop and forward David McGoldrick both had run-outs in the goalless draw against Charlton on Tuesday night following their return from injury, but are not expected to be in contention to start this weekend.

On-loan winger Ryan Fraser has been continuing his rehabilitation from a hamstring problem back with parent club Bournemouth, but Town boss Mick McCarthy does not anticipate the Scotland under-21 international to make a return for the Tractor Boys this season.

Brentford will be without John Swift and Leandro Rodriguez.

Midfielder Swift is still recovering from an Achilles injury and striker Rodriguez has a hamstring problem, although he could be back to face Bristol City next weekend.

Boss Dean Smith could therefore stick with the side which saw off basement club Bolton 3-1 in midweek.

Josh McEachran (foot), Lewis Macleod (knee), Philipp Hofmann (back) and Andreas Bjelland (cruciate) are long-term absentees.