Ipswich facing relegation 'unless every single thing improves'
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Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer says he "understands" why Kieran McKenna was "upbeat" in his post-match interviews despite Ipswich squandering a two-goal lead and the chance to get their first league win of the season against Brentford.
Speaking on Match of the Day, Shearer said: "I understand why he is trying to be as upbeat as possible. It is all about the psychology and trying to somehow keep his players believing.
"He wants them to believe that they can be competitive and, more importantly, that they can stay in this league.
"But when you look at the stats, unless every single thing improves, they have no chance of staying in this league.
"If they aren't bottom then they are second bottom in almost everything: shots, shots on target, expected goals, touches in the opposition box, goals conceded and errors leading to goals.
"Those stats tell you everything you need to know."
