QPR boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink said Sebastian Polter was substituted at half-time against Blackburn because of a minor injury.
Striker Polter did not appear for the second half of the game at Loftus Road, where Rangers drew 1-1.
Hasselbaink said Polter, who was replaced by Conor Washington, was withdrawn because of a problem with a gluteal muscle.
“He didn’t want to come off, but I had to do it as a precaution,” said Hasselbaink.
“He has had a tight glute and I made the decision to not risk him and to trust the other lads.”
Hasselbaink also praised his players and insisted Rangers deserved to win the game.
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