Marti Cifuentes: “We will probably need to rotate.”
QPR’s Marti Cifuentes Issues Squad Rotation Strategy Ahead of Swansea Clash
Queens Park Rangers’ manager, Marti Cifuentes, is gearing up for a crucial fixture against Swansea City as the club aims to secure their Championship status for the season.
Following a significant victory over relegation rivals Birmingham City on Good Friday, QPR finds themselves in a quick turnaround, heading to Swansea on Easter Monday. Recognizing the importance of managing player fatigue with two games in such close succession, Cifuentes has hinted at the need for squad rotation.
The hero of Good Friday’s match was Jimmy Dunne, whose late screamer secured all three points for QPR at Loftus Road. Despite falling behind to an early goal from Birmingham, Juninho Bacuna, and equalizing through Steve Cook, QPR clinched victory thanks to Dunne’s decisive strike in added time.
With this crucial win, QPR currently sits in 18th place, four points clear of the relegation zone. The team has displayed impressive form lately, losing just one of their last six matches.
However, Cifuentes emphasizes the importance of shifting focus to the upcoming challenge against Swansea City. Like QPR, Swansea has been enjoying a positive run of form, losing only one of their last six matches. Thus, Cifuentes acknowledges the difficulty of the task ahead.
JIMMY DUNNE THAT IS OUTRAGEOUS 😲
The centre back with an astonishing winner in the 92nd minute!@QPR | @EFL pic.twitter.com/HjO0dgxwly
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) March 29, 2024
Considering the demanding schedule and the significance of upcoming fixtures, Cifuentes anticipates making changes to the lineup. In an interview with West London Sport, he emphasized the need for rotation, especially with crucial games against Sheffield Wednesday and Plymouth on the horizon.
Cifuentes also provided an update on Isaac Hayden, who sustained a knock during the match against Birmingham. Despite his recent contributions, Hayden’s fitness remains a concern, and Cifuentes is hopeful that he will recover in time for the upcoming fixtures.
As QPR prepares for the challenge against Swansea, Cifuentes and his team are focused on maximizing their chances of securing vital points and maintaining their position in the Championship.
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