Kwame Poku, Jake Clarke-Salter match to face Hull Metropolis

QPR are set to have Kwame Poku and Jake Clarke-Salter accessible for choice towards Hull Metropolis this Saturday, Julien Stephan has confirmed.

QPR had been a facet in want of the worldwide break after a poor flip of type. That they had misplaced three consecutive video games earlier than stopping the rot with a 0-0 draw towards strugglers Sheffield United of their final outing.

The break may have given summer season appointment Julien Stephan ample alternative to work together with his squad. All of the whereas, some sidelined gamers had additional time with out video games to work their means again to health too.

Now, with a Hull Metropolis conflict awaiting this weekend, the Hoops boss has confirmed to West London Sport that Kwame Poku and Jake Clarke-Salter are set to be in competition for choice. Stephan acknowledged that long-term absentee Ziyad Larkeche, who’s out with an ACL harm, is the one outfield participant unavailable.

Poku has had an injury-hit time with QPR up to now, so his return will come as a lift. The identical goes for Clarke-Salter, who has spent a lot of 2025 on the sidelines.

Two welcome boosts for QPR forward of Hull Metropolis check

With solely Larkeche unavailable outfield, Stephan ought to have an enormous crop of gamers to choose from for the conflict with Hull Metropolis. Joe Walsh stays out in aim, which means Ben Hamer will seemingly preserve his spot after displacing Paul Nardi.

Poku arrived with rave opinions from his time at Peterborough United however harm means he hasn’t been capable of present his finest for QPR but. He faces a battle to get into the staff, however at his finest, he may emerge as a go-to starter.

The competitors for locations at centre-back solely ramps up with Clarke-Salter’s return too. The previous Chelsea man was a standout earlier than accidents hit and he shall be wanting to get again to these ranges.

The likes of Jimmy Dunne, Liam Morrison, Steve Cook dinner and Amadou Mbengue provide a battle for a spot in Stephan’s R’s facet.

QPR should be cautious with Kwame Poku, Jake Clarke-Salter returns

QPR shouldn’t want reminding of this, however Poku and Clarke-Salter’s returns to first-team motion ought to be gradual. Sure, each have performed for the event squad, however their harm histories imply they should be rigorously managed.

Stephan has the depth each on the wings and at centre-back to ease them into motion. The explosive nature of Poku’s recreation means he could be extra inclined to muscle points.

Kwame Poku’s Peterborough United file