Brentford vs Ipswich - Alan McCormack unlikely to feature against Ipswich

Posted Friday, August 12, 2016 by PA

Brentford midfielder Alan McCormack is an injury doubt for the Sky Bet Championship visit of Ipswich.

McCormack lasted just 10 minutes of the EFL Cup defeat to League Two side Exeter in midweek before limping off with a heel problem.

Boss Dean Smith made eight changes for the cup tie, so goalkeeper Dan Bentley, defender Callum Elder, midfielder Romaine Sawyers and striker Scott Hogan will be among those who return to the starting line-up.

Full-back Maxime Colin is fit after a calf injury and could return, but forward Lasse Vibe is still with the Denmark squad at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Ipswich will be without striker Brett Pitman, who has a thigh problem.

Republic of Ireland international Daryl Murphy has been back in training following some extra time off and is likely to be involved in the squad, while fellow forward Luke Varney could also play a part after signing a short-term contract on Friday.

Town boss Mick McCarthy is expected to freshen up his team, having made some seven changes for the 1-0 home EFL Cup defeat to Stevenage on Tuesday night.

Midfielder Luke Hyam will miss out again as he recovers from a pre-season knee problem, as will Giles Coke (knee).