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Richie Wellens still in my plans, says Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson

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Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy wants to keep Leicester City midfielder Richie Wellens at Portman Road.

However, City boss Nigel Pearson is in no rush to commit to a further loan for the player.

Wellens' one-month loan at Portman Road is due to end on November 10, but new Tractor Boys boss McCarthy said he would love to keep the 32-year-old for a longer period.

"I thought Richie was terrific," said McCarthy after their victory at Birmingham on Saturday.

"I hope I can keep him, I'll have to speak to Nigel about that."

But Pearson said Wellens still featured in his plans and had only gone out on loan to gain fitness after recovering from a knee injury.

"We have to see where we are with that when that comes around," said Pearson.

"We have not got the biggest squad and the whole idea of Richie going out was for him to get some games.

"That was the most important thing in terms of the next step in his rehabilitation."

Pearson added: "It is important that we recognise that it has been a successful loan period, and I will look at that closer to the time.

"We will see how he is towards the end of next week."

Wellens has made five starts for the Tractor Boys during his loan spell, helping the Championship basement side to a much-needed win against Birmingham as they closed the gap on second-bottom Bristol City to just one point.

Richie Wellens still in my plans, says Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson


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