QPR v Leeds Utd Match Thread

Friday 26th April 8:00pm | Loftus Road


Leeds have the opportunity to put distance between themselves and Ipswich Town, if they can overcome Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road on Friday Evening. With the Tractor Boys not playing til Saturday (at Hull City), the Whites can go four points clear, and put pressure on Kieran McKenna's side, who would have two games in hand. The two sides last met in early October, when Crysencio Summerville's clinical ninth minute strike was all that separated them. The game was marred by the sending off of veteran keeper Asmir Begović for (nearly) clipping Patrick Bamford.

Leeds will be without the services of Dan James. The Welsh Wizard suffered rib/abdominal injuries towards the end of the Boro win, and was subsequently seen on the team bus being administered gas and air. His thirteen goals and seven assists this season have gone a long way to put Leeds in the position they are now in, but in all likelihood, he will miss the season finale against Southampton. Defensive quartet Stuart Dallas, Jamie Shackleton, Connor Roberts and Pascal Struijk all miss out with injury, whilst Sam Byram looks set to continue at right back, allowing Archie Gray to venture forward into midfield, meaning Glen Kamara once again drops to the bench. Patrick Bamford bruised a knee against Boro but Daniel farke hopes he will recover in time to lead the line ahead of Matteo Joseph or Joel Piroe.





Daniel Farke emphasized the importance of maintaining their attacking style against a possession-oriented QPR side, stressing the need for bravery and belief in their approach. He expressed faith in his players' ability to adapt their approach as needed, citing their versatility on the training pitch. He acknowledged the importance of celebrating victories but cautioned against complacency, urging focus on the task at hand. Looking ahead, Farke highlighted QPR's positive mood and possession-based play, signaling a challenging but manageable encounter. Additionally, he discussed tactical adjustments to optimize midfield balance and emphasized the need to turn fixture list challenges into opportunities for growth and adaptation.



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