Fulham manager Marco Silva knows Ipswich have the quality at the top end of the pitch to cause his Fulham side problems this weekend.
Kieran McKenna's side have won two of their last four matches to give their hopes of Premier League survival a significant boost and are coming off the back of an impressive 2-0 win over Chelsea.
The reverse fixture at Portman Road in August proved to be a tricky outing for the Whites, with the game finishing 1-1, and the boss is expecting another challenge – highlighting two of the Tractor Boys' attacking players as particular threats.
“It’ll be a really difficult game, I don’t have doubts about that,” said Silva in his pre-match press conference. “Not just because they won against Chelsea, but they have been showing the quality to win games. They have good organisation, are well-managed and have very good players.
“What they did last summer showed their ambition as a club. They have some young players in certain areas of the pitch who can punish you at any time. They are really aggressive on and off the ball and they are always trying to match any team in this league.
“Omari Hutchinson and Liam Delap are both top players. I know that they are different, playing in different positions, but they have been doing so well. Delap was on loan at Hull last season, but he has adapted so quickly to the quality and demands of this league.
“They are difficult players to control, they work hard both on and off the ball and have the right mentality to be strong in all parts of the game. As a team, they are a good side and they’ve been showing that.
“We went there on the third game of the season and we drew the game, but if we play at our best level then we can win."
There will be no major changes to the squad this weekend, although there is positive news as midfielder Harrison Reed closes in on a return to action following his knee injury.
“Harrison Reed is back in the sessions," revealed Silva. “He now needs time to get the right fitness levels and to be confident again. Sander [Berge] needs a little bit longer, Reiss Nelson and [Kenny] Tete too.
“I believe that Sander is closer [to a return]. I wouldn’t want to put a timeline on it but if he’s not available for the FA Cup [v Watford], then maybe in contention for the game after. Reiss will be a little bit longer.”