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Before this eagerly awaited fixture, Liam Manning has emphasized the need for his players to display both emotion and composure.

He stated: "Certainly it's essential to be aggressive in challenges, those essential elements which supporters expect, but simultaneously, you don't want to be reckless and hurt the team."

"There's always a delicate balance and that occurs in local clashes. The margin of discipline tends to become narrower since clearly, people are highly motivated."

Having roots in both clubs, the manager the coach featured for each side in earlier years and began his managerial path in Ipswich's academy. Therefore, what does this game resonate with him?

"I'm lucky to do what I do, I'm very privileged. I made many sacrifices and put in tremendous effort to reach this point - and I continue to work hard and undertake numerous sacrifices."

"I'm eagerly anticipating, I'm excited about it. Naturally we are determined to travel there and win and enter the international break with a good feeling."

Important Takeaways:

• Emphasis on combining passion with control
• Steering clear of carelessness to prevent costing the team
• Coach's unique ties to both teams
• Aim to achieve a victory before the fixture pause