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Lamptey Injury: QPR Faces Derby Without Key Defender
13 Oct
Summary
- Tariq Lamptey unavailable due to ankle injury sustained recently.
- Striker Rumarn Burrell also absent following international duty injury.
- Manager expects a challenging match against Derby County despite league standing.
Queens Park Rangers faces a setback as key full-back Tariq Lamptey has been ruled out of Wednesday's home fixture against Derby County. Lamptey sustained an ankle injury following his substitute appearance in the recent draw at West Ham United, and will require ongoing assessment from the medical staff.
Further compounding the team's challenges, striker Rumarn Burrell is also sidelined. Burrell returned early from international duty with Jamaica due to an injury.
Manager Julien Stephan acknowledged that Derby County will present a difficult challenge. Despite Derby's current league position, Stephan highlighted their experienced players and different playing style compared to their previous opponent, West Ham United.
Stephan recalled that Derby defeated Queens Park Rangers twice last season, emphasizing the need for his team to deliver a strong home performance against a capable side. He specifically mentioned several Derby players as threats.
