Ipswich Town player blow prompts Carlton Palmer to say, “Massive loss”

Wes Burns, a winger for Ipswich Town, will be a major loss, according to pundit Carlton Palmer, if he is out for an extended amount of time due to an injury sustained while representing Wales abroad.

Burns was taken off during Wales’ 4-0 victory over Gibraltar on Wednesday night in the 15th minute after landing awkwardly and hurting his shoulder.

The 28-year-old will return to Suffolk to be evaluated after missing Sunday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia.

Burns suffered a hamstring injury playing for Wales in September, but he was able to play for the Tractor Boys the following week. This is the second time this season that Burns has been forced to leave the Wales squad.

Burns was a vital contributor to Ipswich’s promotion from League One last season, scoring nine goals and dishing out 16 assists. This season, he has only managed one goal and one assist, but he still plays a crucial position in the team.

In the 4-2 victory over Preston North End on Saturday at Portman Road, the winger made his 100th appearance for the organization, and manager Kieran McKenna will be urgently hoping his injury won’t keep him out for too long.

Ipswich is presently second in the Championship table, eight points ahead of third-placed Preston. They return to action on Friday night when they travel to the New York Stadium to take on struggling Rotherham United.

What was said by Carlton Palmer?

Palmer admitted exclusively to Football League World that he thought Burns would be a major loss for Ipswich, but that the Tractor Boys would be able to function without the Welshman.

“Ipswich Town are sweating on the fitness of Wes Burns, who was injured on duty for Wales,” Palmer stated.

“His injuries is still being evaluated, and he will be a huge loss for them.

“Ipswich is now on an incredible run, and it’s always a concern for managers when players go off and play on international duty because there is always that possibility of them getting injured.

Ipswich will thus be hoping that Wes’ injury is not severe and that his absence won’t be prolonged.

“Ipswich has the squad to handle it, and I believe they will make another move in the January transfer window. If he is, it would be a huge setback for them.

“But he’s a big part of what they’re doing, so the manager Kieran will be sweating and hoping that he will be back and hopefully be available for selection soon.”

How much of an Ipswich Town loss would Wes Burns be?

Ipswich would undoubtedly suffer a great loss if Burns were to go down for any length of time.

McKenna will be praying that his injury is not serious, but as Palmer points out, should he be out for an extended period of time, the Tractor Boys have the depth and caliber in their roster to handle it.

Ipswich has a strong offence and will be hopeful of picking up another three points when they travel to play 23rd-placed Rotherham after the international break.