Town need to 'add some physicality in key areas'
The sun has set on Ipswich's venture into the Premier League and now the crucial work will begin to ensure the club is ready to mount a return at the first opportunity.The Liam Delap relegation release clause is a frustration, but its advantage is that it means there will be no long running saga with suitors fighting to win his signature.Central midfield looks to be the most obvious area in need of attention.Kalvin Phillips and Massimo Luongo have left, Sam Morsy is another year older, and Jack Taylor has never nailed down a starting spot since joining two summers ago. We know Kieran McKenna likes to revisit previous targets so Flynn Downes returning to the club could be a possibility, while any permanent move for Jen Cajuste would be welcoming.Up front, Town may have the ideal Delap replacement in the building already. George Hirst has proved he can score and assist at Championship level. Ipswich are arguably a better 'team' with him in the starting XI but questions around his durability will persist based on recent history. At least one striker will be needed to provide competition and support.The transfer strategy over the past two windows has been to buy the very best talent from the Championship. These arrivals should put the club in good shape as it returns to familiar surroundings.What I would like to see now is some physicality added in key areas. The pace and power of the Premier League found us wanting and will need to be addressed.While the immediate priority is the promotion challenge next season, Ipswich would do well to have one eye on future requirements.Find more from Seb Brown at the Blue Monday Podcast, external
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