"Sixteen months is a long, long time out and it's not just about the physical side of recovering from that injury but the mental side as well.
"Hopefully he's got through the first barrier. we can look to give him another run out on Friday."
Striker Pablo Counago netted a hat-trick for Ipswich while Owen Garvan scored twice and Grant Leadbitter, Lee Martin, Colin Healy and Alan Quinn added the rest.
Friday sees Town head to Histon for their second pre-season friendly after the trip to Southend was cancelled.
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