Wycombe Wanderers suffered a 2-1 pre-season defeat to Ipswich Town but manager Michael Duff was pleased with the displays of new signings Sam Parker and Emre Tezgel. The Chairboys took the lead in the second half through Tezgel's rebound after Parker's long-range shot was saved, but Ipswich turned the game around with two goals from former Wanderers player Cameron Humphreys. Both Parker and Tezgel joined on season-long loans from Swansea City and Stoke City respectively.
What did Duff say about Parker?
Duff praised Parker's electrifying pace and ball-handling skills, highlighting a moment where he drove past Premier League players. "He's got electrifying pace," Duff said. "There was one moment where he drove down the right and went past a couple of Premier League players. He handles the ball very well, which you'd expect from the club he's come from." Parker's ability to receive the ball on the front foot and drive forward was also commended by the manager.
How did Tezgel impress?
Tezgel, described as a "fox in the box," nearly scored in the first half before netting the rebound in the second. Duff noted his natural goalscoring instinct, stating, "He's a natural goalscorer who finds chances and that's exactly what he did today. That instinct in those moments is very difficult to coach." Tezgel's performance was a highlight in Wycombe's pre-season preparations.
What's next for Wycombe Wanderers?
With the new season approaching, Wycombe Wanderers will look to build on their pre-season form. Last season, they finished 11th in League One with 60 points, scoring 63 goals and conceding 51, ending 33 points behind leaders Lincoln. The team's recent form was DLLWL, and they will aim to improve as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
