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Oxford Held to Another 0-0 Draw: Bloomfield Seeks More Firepower
21 Jan
Summary
- Oxford's manager, Matt Bloomfield, seeks more scoring chances after a goalless draw.
- New signing Jamie McDonnell made a positive impact in his debut for Oxford.
- QPR's Esquerdinha sustained a knee injury, with hopes for a less severe diagnosis.
Oxford United manager Matt Bloomfield highlighted the team's strong defensive structure and player commitment in their recent 0-0 draw against QPR. He noted that while the team has limited opponents, they must improve their ability to convert chances into goals. Bloomfield expressed satisfaction with the defensive efforts in both of his home games as head coach.
New signing Jamie McDonnell was introduced in the final 20 minutes and received praise from Bloomfield for his 'warrior' mentality and contribution. The manager also commended Sam Long's performance when shifted to centre-half. Oxford faces a challenging run of fixtures but remains confident in their ongoing work.
QPR manager Julien Stephan reported that full-back Esquerdinha sustained a knee injury during the match, but initial hopes are that scans will reveal less severe damage. Stephan acknowledged the difficult playing conditions and felt his team controlled parts of the game, despite a lack of attacking quality. He expressed satisfaction with QPR's defensive consistency, securing another clean sheet away from home.
