Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has revealed defender Axel Tuanzebe faces months out after he was “very close” to losing his thumb in a freak accident at home before the international break.

Premier League star 'came very close' to losing thumb in freak accident at home - Former Manchester United defender underwent surgery after a serious injury sustained while doing the washing up

Former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe nearly severed his thumb last week and needed surgery in order to keep hold of it.

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna has disclosed that defender Axel Tuanzebe could be out for several months after a severe home accident nearly led to the loss of his thumb. The 26-year-old former Manchester United defender,

Axel Tuanzebe is set for months on the sidelines after coming "very close" to losing his thumb in a freak injury, manager Kieran McKenna says.