Matthews Rated 50/50 For Ipswich Trip

The defender was substituted in the second half of the Boxing Day defeat at Wolves, suffering pain in his calf/hamstring area.

Gary O’Neil (calf) is City’s only confirmed absentee at Portman Road.

“Adam Matthews is probably 50/50,” Johnson told Bristol City Player HD. “We’re not quite sure yet what [the injury] is.”

“It could’ve been a knock because he did feel like he had a bit of a knee nudge at the top of the calf and the bottom of the hamstring.

“That’s where the issue lies. If it’s a knock, he could be alright, but if it’s a pull then probably not.”

Johnson has been pleased with the defender’s progress in recent weeks, having started City’s last five matches.

“Previous to Boxing Day I think he’s been good – he’s looked mobile and springy,” the head coach added.

“Maybe his performance on Monday wasn’t as good as in the previous four games, but that’s part of football – you’ll get peaks and troughs. Overall I think we’ve got him back to where he needs to be.”