QPR boss fears the worst for injured Faurlin

QPR boss Harry Redknapp fears popular midfielder Alejandro Faurlin faces another long spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off during the 2-1 win against Derby.

Jake Buxton’s own goal gave Rangers the points after Simon Dawkins had equalised for the visitors following Jermaine Jenas’ early opener.

But the home side’s afternoon ended on a sour note after fans favourite Faurlin, who suffered cruciate damage the season before last, was carried off with 15 minutes remaining.

And Redknapp now plans to enter the loan market after losing another key player.

He said: “It was a good game, it’s just a shame about Ale. He’s done his knee and it doesn’t look very good.

“I wouldn’t want to make a judgement but it looks like a bad injury. He’ll go and have a scan.

“The kid’s got back into the team and played well and that’s happened to him today.

“I don’t know how he did it to be honest, but it’s such a shame for the lad. He gives us a good balance in midfield.”

Redknapp added: “I’ve been pleased with our performances. It’s a tight division but we’ll be up there at the end of the season.

“We have picked up a few injuries though and might try to get a loan or two in if we can.

“Niko Kranjcar pulled his hamstring, Tom Carroll recently picked up an injury and Gary O’Neil too, so we are getting injuries.”

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