Jacob Greaves
IPS
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Sep 12, 2000 (26)
Left
6'4"
154 lb
Returns to starting role
Greaves registered one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Manchester City.
Analysis: Greaves was back in the starting role Saturday, earning the start and playing 89 minutes after two straight games unused. It would be a rough day in the defense after three goals allowed, notching three tackles (one won) and three clearances on his part. He is yet to be a part of a clean sheet squad this campaign in his five appearances (five starts).
Busy in backline
Greaves recorded one tackle (zero won) and six clearances in Friday's 2-0 defeat versus Liverpool.
Analysis: Greaves made six clearances and a single tackle during Friday's loss. It was a busy match for the defender despite Liverpool scoring twice in the opening 10 minutes. He's going to have plenty to do throughout this season as Ipswich fight to stay up. Greaves' upside is likely to come exclusively through his defensive contributions.
Difficult day at Old Trafford
Greaves recorded an own goal, one tackle (one won) and five clearances in Sunday's 5-2 defeat to Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Analysis: Greaves had a disappointing afternoon at Old Trafford, with both incidents happening within a few minutes of each other. The defender deflected Harry Maguire's shot goalward to put United 2-1 ahead and then a few minutes later fouled Matheus Cunha to give Bruno Fernandes a penalty that put the score to 3-1.
Busy defensively
Greaves had three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sunderland.
Analysis: Greaves made three tackles and four clearances Saturday, leading the way defensively as Ipswich took an impressive opening day win. This is going to be a difficult season with plenty of defensive work to go around and Greaves figures to do a lot of it. The defender will be tasked with putting out repeated fires in the backline especially against the top sides.
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