“Unlock the Beast: McKenna’s Refusal to Play This Star in His Best Position Is Costing Ipswich”Will McKenna Finally Make It?”

“Unlock the Beast: McKenna’s Refusal to Play This Star in His Best Position Is Costing Ipswich”Will McKenna Finally Make It?”

Ipswich Town’s early-season struggles continue, but Jack Clarke could be the key to turning things around.

The Tractor Boys are yet to secure a win in their opening three Championship fixtures, with their attack lacking sharpness in the early weeks of the campaign.

Despite drawing with promotion rivals Birmingham City and Southampton, Ipswich have found the net just twice—one goal coming from the penalty spot.

Following the high-profile departures of Omari Hutchinson and Liam Delap, Ipswich now have significant funds available to strengthen the squad before the summer transfer window closes.

Backed financially, the club is determined to bounce back to the Premier League at the first attempt.

Kieran McKenna has already moved to bolster his options by signing Kasey McAteer from Leicester City.

However, this addition raises questions about Jack Clarke’s role in the team, with speculation that he could be pushed out of the starting XI.

But dropping Clarke may not be the solution to Ipswich’s attacking issues. Instead, McKenna should consider deploying him in his preferred position—the one where he consistently impressed for Sunderland and earned his big-money move last summer.

When played in his natural role, Clarke has the potential to be a game-changer at this level—something McKenna has yet to fully capitalize on.