Tractor Boys in action during international break
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Two wins and three defeats leave Ipswich Town sitting comfortably in 11th place in the Premier League.
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Now, Gary O'Neil has the worry of a lengthy international break to contend with.
The Tractor Boys will have eight players in action across the three-week break, namely: Daizen Maeda (Japan), Ali Al‑Hamadi (Iraq), Exequiel Palacios (Argentina), Marcelino Nunez (Chile), Sindre Walle Egeli (Norway Under-21s), Issa Diop (Morocco), Dara O'Shea (Republic of Ireland) and Chieo Ogbene (Republic of Ireland).
And these three Tractor Boys are worth keeping a special eye on:
Exequiel Palacios - Argentina
The 2022 World Cup winner returns to national team duty after featuring in four of Ipswich's first five league games of the season.
The 27-year-old would become the first Ipswich player to feature for Argentina if he is given game time by Lionel Scaloni.
It is a notable squad to be part of given it is the final time Lionel Messi will complete international duty as he is set to retire after facing Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin.
Dara O'Shea - Republic of Ireland
Tractor Boys captain O'Shea has been called up to the national team and will hope to add to his 45 caps.
The defender has been a stalwart in O'Neill's defence this season and has only missed one game. He is set to captain his national side as Brentford's Nathan Collins recovers from injury.
The Republic of Ireland will play Kosovo, Israel and Austria in the Nations League.
Daizen Maeda - Japan
The former Celtic forward will be in action for Japan during the international break as the Samurai Blue face Uruguay and Venezuela in friendlies.
Japan will then take part in the Kirin Cup against Ecuador, with the winner facing New Zealand or Panama in the final.
Maeda will become the first Ipswich player to feature for Japan if he plays. Since his debut in 2019, Maeda has won 30 caps.