Sunderland v QPR player ratings
QPR are still waiting for their first away win of the season following the 1-1 draw at Sunderland. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player at the Stadium of Light.
Alex Smithies: 7
Produced an excellent save in the first half. Didn’t have that much to do after that.
Alex Baptiste: 7
Showed his commitment and experience in a very solid display, the highlight of which was a superb block to deny Duncan Watmore late in the game.
Joel Lynch: 6
Won a fair number of aerial challenges but never looked that comfortable. Unconvincing.
Jake Bidwell: 6
Moved into a more defensive role in the absence of the injured Jack Robinson and was solid throughout.
Pawel Wszolek: 6
Worked tremendously hard but the end product just wasn’t there for the out-of-form Wszolek. He squandered a great chance to score and made the wrong decision on the ball on several occasions. Looks jaded.
Josh Scowen: 7
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Battled hard in midfield, particularly during a second-half spell in which Rangers were on top and the home side were struggling badly.
Massimo Luongo: 7
Ditto. Back from international duty and lasted the 90 minutes without any sign of fatigue.
Ryan Manning: 6
Worked hard on the left, although Sunderland had some joy on that side in the first half.
Luke Freeman: 7
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Took up some great positions and his movement caused Sunderland problems. Linked up nicely with Jamie Mackie a number of times.
Jamie Mackie: 6
Like Wszolek, worked hard but lacked quality and missed a good chance.
Idrissa Sylla: 7
Sloppy on more than a few occasions but his overall display – and his goal – justified his selection. Could have scored again in the second half and always looked a handful.
Conor Washington: 6
Lively after coming on midway through the second half and helped set up a late chance for Sylla. Also saw an effort of his own saved.
15/10/2017 @ 10:51 am
Would like to see Washington and Sylla play up top. Not sure if I agree with a 7 for Freeman, IMO he wasn’t as instrumental as usual. I would give Manning a 7 thought he had a good game. We should of beaten this lot by 3 goals, a concern that we haven’t got the firepower to punish teams that are there for the taking.