Azor Matusiwa

Muscle surgery successful

Matusiwa (muscular) has undergone a successful operation on a muscle injury following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season and will now recuperate over the summer, the club announced.

Analysis: Matusiwa was the undisputed defensive midfield engine of Ipswich's promotion-winning campaign, accumulating 3,862 Championship minutes across the season with one goal and three assists that underlined his consistent quality throughout the campaign. The surgery brings a positive resolution to what had been a managed fitness issue in the final stages of the season, and Ipswich will be hopeful of having him fully available for their return to the Premier League.