QPR v Oxford 24AUG21 2 - 0 46mins Carabao Cup

I don't think he will risk took many of the first team players because they will need a rest after playing 3 games in the last week.

We know that he will give starts to Archer, Thomas, Dozzell, Kelman and McCallum but after that he might have a blend of the first team and youngsters. Just how fit some of these guys are may have to be taken on trust. This would have been an ideal match for Bettache and Masterson before sending them out on loan but unfortunately there isn't a lot of forward thinking.

I believe he may have to start Amos and as a gesture he may make Albert captain,

Archer
Odubajo, Kakay, Dunne, McCallum
Albert,Dozzell Amos, Duke-McKenna
Thomas, Kelman

On the bench I would expect to see Gubbins and some of the other younger players. The big plus is that after the Coventry game there is an International break so the majority of the squad should get a rest.

Kane is still suspended.

just saw Masterson played the whole 90 for cambridge and kept a cleansheet

also saw Bettache played the whole 90 minutes for Oldham

so they look settled so i doubt we will bring them back which is a shame because i am concerned with this mini injury crisis

i knew they were short of numbers but to be hit in the same place (left back) is a worry reminds me of the days we kept getting hit in central defence in the early 90s and Don Howe went out and brought in 2 unknowns in Andy Tilson and Darren Peacock from the lower leagues hope we do similar this window

if Andre Gray is the striker coming in i hope the fans welcome him in yes hes been a very naughty boy on social media but come on i think he will be almost vital with the 2 we have in the squad at the moment Dykes (Sorry but i just dont think hes good enough) and Austin (fatigue and injury waiting to happen) he was blowing out of his A@se at the end of the 90 yesterday despite his heroics

It's a strong team but a threadbare bench - just 4 youth players on the bench!

McCallum get's his first start, Chair and Willock both play - I guess they are both young enough to handle it and hopefully we can get comfortable and withdraw them early in the second half

Big night for Kelman, I hope he can do well.

Archer
Odubajo Kakay Dickie Dunne McCallum
Dozzell Thomas
Chair Willock
Kelman

Walsh, Gubbins, Duke-McKenna and Alfa all that we have on the bench

It's a good strong starting 11 which is good to see at least.

I wonder why Adomah misses out?

And you'd think Ball would be on the bench at the very least, especially when Chair, Willock and Dickie (arguably 3 of our most important players) are all starting.

Does it suggest we have even more injuries in the camp?

Wouldn't it be good if Kelman got a goal tonight. Even if it went off his backside it would be something that could boost the lads confidence. I'm sure that once he gets that first goal it could be the first of many.