Ipswich Town's squad is taking shape for the highly anticipated East Anglian derby against Norwich City this Saturday, with a key defensive reinforcement confirmed. Manager Kieran McKenna has announced that left-back Leif Davis will be back in the squad after serving a three-match suspension, providing a major boost for the promotion-chasing Tractor Boys.

The availability of midfielder Azor Matusiwa and forward Ivan Azon, however, remains in question. The club will assess their fitness on Friday after Matusiwa picked up an injury in Monday's win over Birmingham and Azon missed that match entirely. Forward Wes Burns continues to be sidelined with a calf issue.

McKenna emphasized Davis's importance, stating, "It's great to have him back involved... we know the quality that he has." His return is timely for a crucial fixture where defensive solidity will be paramount. Currently sitting second in the Championship, Ipswich aim to complete their first league double over their arch-rivals since 1993, having won the previous encounter 3-1 in October.

With the intense playoff race heating up, having a player of Davis's caliber back "with all hands on deck," as McKenna put it, could be a decisive factor in one of English football's most passionate local clashes.