QPR's Richard Kone Faces Injury Setback After Development Match

QPR face fresh concern over striker Richard Kone after the forward limped off less than half an hour into a development squad match on Monday.

The 23-year-old, last season’s leading scorer at the club, started for QPR’s youngsters against Bolton’s Under-21s as he continued his comeback from injury. His return lasted only minutes.

Kone, who has managed just four first-team appearances this season without finding the net, was forced off after a heavy challenge. He tried to continue but eventually hobbled out of the game, leaving QPR staff and teammates anxious on the touchline.

Bolton’s youngsters went on to win the match 3-1, but the bigger story for QPR was the sight of their key forward heading off early again.

Kone had only just worked his way back after picking up an injury against Middlesbrough on 5 September. This outing was meant to be a step towards full sharpness. Instead, it raised fresh questions.

The exact nature of his latest problem is not yet known, and QPR now face an uneasy wait to discover how serious the setback might be for a player they badly need firing again.