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QPR dealt major injury blow for Leeds United clash with star man ruled out of Elland Road trip
QPR dealt major injury blow for Leeds United clash with star man ruled out of Elland Road trip
Key Points
- QPR will be without talismanic forward Lyndon Dykes for their trip to Leeds United on Saturday.
- Dykes suffered a hamstring injury in training and is expected to be out for at least a month.
- The 27-year-old has been in impressive form for QPR this season, scoring five goals in nine appearances.
QPR have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of their trip to Leeds United on Saturday, with star striker Lyndon Dykes ruled out of the clash at Elland Road. The 27-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in training on Thursday and is expected to be out for at least a month. Dykes has been in impressive form for QPR this season, scoring five goals in nine appearances, and his absence will be a big loss for the Hoops. Manager Neil Critchley will now have to decide who to replace Dykes in his starting line-up, with Chris Willock and Sinclair Armstrong the most likely candidates. QPR will be hoping to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Burnley last weekend when they face Leeds, who are also in need of a victory after losing their last two games. The Hoops have a good record at Elland Road, having won on their last two visits, but they will need to be at their best to overcome a Leeds side who will be determined to get back to winning ways.
Dykes' injury is a major blow for QPR
Dykes has been key to QPR's good start to the season, and his absence will be a big loss for the Hoops. The Scotland international is a physical presence up front, and he is also a good finisher. He has scored five goals in nine appearances for QPR this season, and he will be a big miss for the Hoops. Manager Neil Critchley will now have to decide who to replace Dykes in his starting line-up. Chris Willock and Sinclair Armstrong are the most likely candidates, but neither player has the same physical presence as Dykes. QPR will need to find a way to replace Dykes' goals if they are to maintain their good start to the season.
QPR will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Burnley
QPR were beaten 2-1 by Burnley last weekend, and they will be hoping to bounce back when they face Leeds. The Hoops have a good record at Elland Road, having won on their last two visits, but they will need to be at their best to overcome a Leeds side who will be determined to get back to winning ways. QPR have a number of players who can hurt Leeds, including Chris Willock, Ilias Chair, and Sinclair Armstrong. They will need to be at their best to get a result at Elland Road.
Leeds will be determined to get back to winning ways
Leeds have lost their last two games, and they will be determined to get back to winning ways when they face QPR. The Whites have a good record at home, and they will be confident of getting a result against QPR. Leeds have a number of players who can hurt QPR, including Rodrigo, Jack Harrison, and Luis Sinisterra. They will need to be at their best to get a result at Elland Road.