Marti Cifuentes, the head coach of QPR, has recently voiced his opinion on the team’s need for additional attacking signings. Despite the recent acquisitions of goalkeeper Paul Nardi and defenders Liam Morrison and Hevertton Santos, Cifuentes believes that the squad, which scored only 47 league goals in the previous season, still lacks firepower. Hevertton Santos, who is primarily a right-back, has been utilized in a more attacking role due to the team’s needs.
The recent signing of Slovenia international striker Zan Celar was a step in the right direction, but Cifuentes emphasized the importance of further bolstering the forward options within the team. He acknowledged the club’s efforts in recruitment but highlighted the need for improvement in the attacking department.
However, the team faced some setbacks during the pre-season friendlies. Ilias Chair has been absent from the past three matches, raising doubts about his availability for the upcoming games. Moreover, Lyndon Dykes, who recently returned from an ankle injury, suffered another injury in the match against Reading, further limiting Cifuentes’ choices in the attacking line.
The club’s chief executive, Christian Nourry, has been actively involved in overseeing the recruitment process to address the team’s needs. In addition, defender Morgan Fox was unavailable for the game against Reading, prompting Cifuentes to deploy Liam Morrison in midfield towards the end of the match. Despite Morrison’s lack of experience in that position, Cifuentes wanted to provide him with playing time to evaluate his versatility.
Furthermore, Sam Field’s playing time has been managed carefully as he returns from injury, with Cifuentes gradually increasing his minutes on the field. The team is working towards finding the right balance in the squad, with Cifuentes having a clear vision of the improvements needed to strengthen QPR’s attacking prowess. As the season approaches, the focus remains on enhancing the team’s performance and achieving the desired results on the field.
