Roberts won’t return for QPR before World Cup

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Tyler Roberts will not play for QPR again before the World Cup.

The Wales international forward, who is on loan from Leeds, went off during Friday’s defeat at Birmingham after suffering a recurrence of a calf injury.

And Roberts has been ruled out of all four of Rangers’ remaining games before the World Cup begins next month.


He is still hoping to play in the tournament in Qatar and QPR boss Mick Beale is adamant that Roberts will be “fine” by then.

Beale added: “He’s going to the World Cup. He’s going to live his dream by playing in the World Cup and we’re delighted to have him going there and representing us.”

Roberts, 23, has been restricted to nine Championship starts since his loan move.

He returned to the side against Birmingham after missing home wins over Cardiff and Wigan.

Meanwhile, QPR have received much more positive news on defenders Jake Clarke-Salter and Jimmy Dunne.