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Following promotion from League One to the Championship last season, Ipswich Town are on the cusp of back-to-back promotions as they sit top of the second tier table with just six games remaining.
A dramatic 3-2 win over Southampton on Easter Monday came as a timely reminder of the fight and desire manager Kieran McKenna has instilled in his Tractor Boyssquad.
An East Anglian derby with arch rivalsNorwich City in the Saturday lunchtime kick-off at Carrow Road looks set to provide yet another test to the resolve of McKenna’s men.
But the Tractor Boys squad is one which is brimming with quality in all areas of the pitch, and the loan signing of Brighton starlet Jeremy Sarmiento in January further bolstered the side’s strength in depth.
The Ecuador international spent the first half of the current campaign on loan at West Brom, but endured an underwhelming spell at the Hawthorns as he registered just two goals, and no assists, in 20 Championship outings.
However, since his arrival at Portman Road, Sarmiento has proven to be a dangerous asset for McKenna and co, with three goals and one assist in just 14 second tier appearances.
The 97th-minute winner Sarmiento scored against the Saints on Monday could prove to be a key moment in the Tractor Boys’ season, and demonstrates his ability to deliver for his team when it matters most.
Following the success of his current loan spell, the Tractor Boys could be keen to pursue a second loan deal for the 21-year-old, especially if they earn promotion to the Premier League.