Due to upcoming back-to-back home games, Queens Park Rangers will have a busy few days. This is a summary of the most recent Loftus Road news.
After two straight victories over Hull City and Blackburn Rovers, Queens Park Rangers’ defeat at Norwich City was a massive letdown. However, the club must bounce back swiftly for two home games in four days. They play at home against Birmingham City on Tuesday night after entertaining West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
These two games are especially crucial in a Championship table that appears crowded. Two victories would not only put the team back on track after a lackluster showing at Norwich, but they would also improve their league position ahead of difficult games against Middlesbrough and Leicester before Christmas. QPR and West Brom have identical records and are only separated by goal differential, while they are only three points behind eighth-place Birmingham.
Here is a summary of the most recent news from Loftus Road. There has also been a change behind the scenes at the club, as head coach Julien Stephan has discussed the significance of their upcoming games and the team’s current injury situation.
For the crucial match against West Brom, four Rangers players will be absent.
In a news conference earlier this week, Rangers head coach Julien Stephan said that he will be missing four players for their game against West Bromwich Albion at home.
He stated, “We have four players who will not be available for the next game,” about the club’s current injury situation. Field will return in two weeks or ten days. It is likely that Kolli will return at the end of the month. On Tuesday, Hamer will be accessible. Next week, Vale will resume his training.
Due to a groin issue, Sam Field was substituted at halftime during Rangers’ loss to Norwich. He is anticipated to resume training the following week. Rayan Kolli, who has already struggled with injuries this season, is sidelined once more due to a muscular issue.
Ben Hamer, the goalkeeper, was forced to withdraw after colliding with one of his own players during their 1-0 victory at Blackburn. He will miss the Norwich game and the West Brom match, but he should return for Tuesday’s match against Birmingham City. Harvey Vale has been dealing with a muscle injury for the past few weeks.
Stephan clear on the importance of Rangers’ next three home games
Stephan was very clear about the significance of QPR’s final three home games before Christmas: “We need to create something special in terms of atmosphere.” It’s crucial that we bring our energy and collective excellence to our stadium with our supporters.
Stephan is already aware that his team must perform at the highest level if they are to win these three games because of the caliber of the opposition: “We face West Brom, Birmingham and Leicester, three good teams with very good players, so we need to play 100% in all the parameters.”
“I don’t think it’s a question of the manager,” the QPR manager said in response to a query concerning the inexperience of Ryan Mason, the manager he will be facing on Saturday. I have no personal experience with the Championship. I believe it comes down to how well they play, whether they have strong attacking concepts, and whether they have a positive mindset.”
Legendary QPR player Paul Furlong departs the club’s backroom crew
This week, one Queens Park Rangers legend—a member of the team’s backroom staff—left Loftus Road. After 14 years as the head coach of Rangers’ youth group, former striker Paul Furlong left the team this week.
“After what was a very special period as a QPR player, I have had an amazing 14 years at this football club as a coach,” Furlong said on the club website. I’m pleased to represent this club, and everyone who knows me understands how important it is to me.”
During his seven years as a player, Furlong made 179 appearances for the team and scored 57 goals. One of his most noteworthy accomplishments as a coach at QPR was developing his son Darnell, who has since made nearly 400 appearances in the Premier League and EFL, including nearly 300 for West Bromwich Albion. At the moment, Darnell is a member of Ipswich Town.
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