Taylor (knee) should be available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester City after making progress in his recovery from offseason knee surgery. The manager expects his entire squad to be fit for the matchup, suggesting the midfielder is ready to return to first-team contention, according to coach Gary O'Neil, per the East Anglian Daily Times.
Analysis:Taylor is closing in on his first competitive appearance of the season after undergoing knee surgery during the offseason. The midfielder recently gained valuable minutes with Ipswich's U21 squad and featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly during the international break, although he was still deemed short of match fitness for last Saturday's clash against Fulham. However, coach O'Neil's latest update suggests Taylor has made sufficient progress to be considered for selection against Manchester City. Given his lengthy absence, the midfielder could initially be limited to a substitute role as he gradually rebuilds his fitness. Sasa Lukic and Exequiel Palacios remain options in central midfield, meaning Taylor will likely need time to work his way back into the starting lineup.
