Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is eagerly anticipating the club’s opening fixtures of the new season against Liverpool and Manchester City. These matches will showcase the fact that Ipswich has returned to the Premier League after a 22-year absence from the top flight.
The Tractor Boys will kick off their season with a home game against Liverpool at Portman Road on 17 August. This will be Arne Slot’s first game in charge of the Reds. Seven days later, Ipswich will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face champions Manchester City.
McKenna, who guided Ipswich to consecutive promotions from League One to the Premier League, described the start of the season as fantastic. He highlighted the excitement surrounding the matches against two of the biggest clubs in world football. McKenna also emphasized the importance of starting the season with a home game and highlighted the incredible atmosphere created by the fans in recent years.
Despite Ipswich’s 5-0 defeat at Anfield in their last top-flight game in 2001-02, McKenna remains optimistic about the upcoming season. He is looking forward to facing top teams like Liverpool right from the start and believes that he has a talented squad that can compete at this level. The manager believes that with hard work and determination, Ipswich can return to its glory days and establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in England’s top division.
Overall, Ipswich is eager to make its mark in this exciting new chapter of its history as it takes on some of Europe’s biggest clubs head-on.
