Marcelino Nunez sits in the quiet of Portman Road, but the real drama awaits him at Carrow Road. The Chile international crossed the East Anglian divide in August for a £10m fee, becoming the first player since Andy Marshall in 2001 to move from Norwich to Ipswich in the Championship’s fight for promotion ahead this.

A week later, Nunez struck the decisive goal in a 3-1 victory that snapped a 16‑year drought for Ipswich against his former club, a win that fans celebrated with a corner‑flag salute from the bench. The moment electrified the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand and underlined the emotional weight of the upcoming derby for both teams.

Nunez admits the hostility at Carrow Road will be fierce, but he feels South American derby pressure prepares him. “I thrive under pressure,” he says, noting that playing for Kieran McKenna has sharpened his focus and confidence ahead of the high‑stakes clash. The 26‑year‑old remains calm, focusing on the game rather than the animosity, and aims to secure a win that could swing the Championship standings.

With three games in hand, Ipswich sits a point behind Millwall in third place, and Nunez’s eight assists and three goals—including two free‑kick strikes—make him a key catalyst. If the club secures promotion, the Chilean will finally realise a childhood dream of playing in the Premier League for next season.