Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has revealed why Nathan Broadhead and Axel Tuanzebe aren't with their team-mates in Austria this week.
The Blues flew out for a week-long training camp last Sunday, but forward Broadhead and defender Tuanzebe weren't among the travelling party.
Broadhead was spotted in Wales last night watching Connah's Quay Nomads lose to Slovakian side Bravo in Europa Conference League qualifying.
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"Nathan picked up an injury in a behind-closed-doors friendly we had last week unfortunately," said McKenna, speaking to TownTV.
"He needs to see a specialist to check the severity of that. That's disappointing, of course."
The Blues boss continued: "Axel stayed at home for a personal reason, but hopefully, all being well, will be back with us next week."
McKenna also revealed that right-back Harry Clarke (Achilles) and striker Ali Al-Hamadi (adductor) are both 'still in the recovery process' following recent surgeries.
He also said that midfielder Cameron Humphreys has 'a little injury', while Janoi Donacien, whose contract at Ipswich recently expired, trained with the team in the first half of this week.
Ipswich will take on Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in two 60 minute friendly matches tomorrow afternoon.
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