Out-of-form QPR striker Kone needs support, says Stephan

Out-of-form QPR striker Richard Kone needs support, and will get it, says head coach Julien Stephan.

Kone has struggled in recent matches and laboured against Middlesbrough on Saturday before going off after picking up an injury.

“The main thing is, first from me and from all the people around the club, and all the people who love the club, and all the fans, he needs compassion; probably he needs support,” said Stephan.

“When you are not at the best level – and he’s the first one to recognise that he’s not at his best level – he needs support, and we have to support him.

“To love someone is to support in a good moment and in a bad moment. It’s not the best moment for him but we are all around him to help him to find the solution, because he’s an important player for us.”