QPR were unable to secure their first Championship win of the season as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Plymouth Argyle, who played most of the match with 10 men and finished with only nine players. Let’s take a look at how each Rangers player performed in the game.
Paul Nardi received a rating of 6, as he couldn’t do much to stop Morgan Whittaker’s impressive goal and was relatively untested otherwise. Jimmy Dunne also received a 6, as he struggled initially but improved in the second half, providing support down the right flank.
Steve Cook, who received a rating of 6, made a few crucial interceptions and played a brilliant cross-field pass in the first half. Jake Clarke-Salter, on the other hand, received a 5 and was lucky not to concede a late penalty for a shirt pull.
Kenneth Paal, rated 6, showed versatility by moving into central midfield when QPR were dominating the game. Sam Field, also rated 6, played a solid game but was slow to react in the build-up to Plymouth’s goal.
Nicolas Madsen, with a rating of 6, struggled defensively but displayed quality on the ball in his debut. Paul Smyth, rated 6, missed an early chance but posed a threat with his pace throughout the game.
Karamoko Dembele was the standout player with a rating of 8, showcasing his skills with a well-taken corner and causing problems for Plymouth with his passing and dribbling. However, his impact lessened when he was moved to a wider position in the second half.
Koki Saito, rated 5, had moments of good link-up play with Dembele but missed a clear scoring opportunity and was outmuscled by Plymouth’s Joe Edwards. Michael Frey, with a rating of 6, scored QPR’s goal but struggled to get involved in the game.
Zan Celar, also rated 6, missed two great chances to secure the win for QPR but showed alertness in the box. Overall, it was a mixed performance from the QPR players, with some showing promise but others needing to improve their efficiency in front of goal.
