
Azor Matusiwa
28-Year-Old
Ipswich Town
Premier
OUT
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 8/1/2026
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.
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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.
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.
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Links up with Ipswich
Matusiwa has signed with Ipswich Town from Rennes, according to his new club.
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Decent season in midfield
Matusiwa played 29 Ligue 1 matches for Rennes during the 2024-25 season, scoring one goal and providing three assists.
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Scores, assists twice at Le Havre
Matusiwa scored one goal and assisted twice from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 win over Le Havre.
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Return from illness
Matusiwa (illness) is on the bench for Friday's match against Reims.
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Picks up illness
Matusiwa (illness) contracted a virus during Thursday night and is doubtful to face Saint-Etienne on Saturday, coach Habib Beye confirmed in the press conference. "Azor had a small virus last night, we didn't want to take any risks. We are still assessing his situation with the doctor."
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