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Lee Evans: Ipswich Town’s Wales international midfielder has MCL knee surgery
Ipswich Town midfielder Lee Evans faces “several months” out after undergoing knee surgery.
The 29-year-old Wales international suffered the medial collateral ligament injury 65 minutes into Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Huddersfield, his first league start of the season.
“Lee Evans, unfortunately, has an injury on his MCL. He’s going to have surgery,” said boss Kieran McKenna.
“He is a really important player and person for us, so we wish him well.”
The four-time capped former Wolves and Wigan Athletic player suffered the same injury almost a year ago, in Ipswich’s 1-0 League One win against Derby.
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On that occasion, he did not have surgery and returned after two months out before then missing the final three months of the Tractor Boys’ promotion campaign.
“He’s had the issue a couple of times and hasn’t had the surgical repair,” added McKenna.
“He can fully recover and we’re confident this will set him on a better path for the next few years of his career.”
Ipswich returned to the top of the Championship table without Evans in Tuesday’s 3-0 home win over Hull City.
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