QPR had a tough start to their Championship season with a 3-1 loss at home to West Brom. Let’s take a look at how each Rangers player performed in the match.
Paul Nardi: The goalkeeper had a challenging debut, conceding three goals and making a crucial save to deny Karlan Grant.
Jimmy Dunne: While determined, Dunne struggled defensively, especially in the first half when West Brom had success on the left flank.
Steve Cook: Despite being unlucky with a deflection that led to West Brom’s third goal, Cook didn’t have a bad game overall.
Jake Clarke-Salter: Showed promise early on but was beaten for West Brom’s equaliser.
Kenneth Paal: Paal’s performance was unimpressive, particularly in the build-up to West Brom’s first goal.
Jack Colback: Was decent in midfield, but QPR needed more dynamism from him and Sam Field.
Sam Field: Put in a solid shift against his former team but couldn’t control the game.
Paul Smyth: Tried his best on the wing, but QPR lacked creativity in the final third.
Lucas Andersen: Scored a fine header and put in an impressive shift in the first half, although he faded as the game went on.
Rayan Kolli: Provided the assist for Andersen’s goal but struggled against West Brom’s defence.
Zan Celar: Didn’t make much of an impact before being substituted in the second half.
Alfie Lloyd: Showed potential going forward but was caught out in the build-up to West Brom’s third goal.
Michael Frey: Came on as a substitute but couldn’t make a significant impact.
Jonathan Varane: Showed flashes of quality with a lovely pass during his cameo appearance.
Overall, it was a disappointing start for QPR, with some players showing promise but ultimately falling short against a strong West Brom side. The team will need to regroup and work on their performance in the upcoming matches to secure better results in the Championship.
