AliousThe Championship saw contrasting fortunes for Millwall and QPR over the weekend. Millwall secured their second league win of the season by defeating Preston, while QPR suffered a loss to Blackburn Rovers, a situation exacerbated by a player being sent off. Both teams are set to play again on Tuesday night, with Millwall looking to maintain their positive momentum and QPR hoping to bounce back from their defeat.
Regarding Millwall, manager Neil Harris provided an update on Femi Azeez’s absence from the squad during their 3-1 victory over Preston North End. Harris explained that Azeez had sustained a minor injury during an under-21s game the previous Tuesday. While Azeez attempted to train on Friday, he had to stop after 30 minutes. Harris expressed uncertainty about Azeez’s availability for the upcoming Tuesday match but was hopeful he would be fit to play against West Brom.
On the QPR side, Blackburn Rovers manager John Eustace commented on his team’s comfortable win against the 10-man QPR. Eustace praised his team’s performance, noting that they played progressive football in the first half despite QPR’s attempts to frustrate them. He mentioned that QPR’s reduction to ten men allowed Blackburn to exploit spaces more effectively. Eustace also addressed the tackle that led to the red card, describing it as “horrific” but suggesting that the wet conditions might have contributed to its severity, and that he didn’t believe there was intent to harm.
Eustace elaborated on his team’s tactics, explaining that they maintained their game plan in the second half, bringing on Todd (presumably a player) to capitalize on the opportunities they were creating. He expressed satisfaction with Travis’s (another player) performance, who scored in consecutive home games.
In other Championship news, Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris provided an injury update on players Dan Ballard and Eliezer Mayender following his team’s recent defeat. Le Bris expressed uncertainty about their immediate availability, noting that the team currently has four or five players unavailable. He emphasized the length of the Championship season, suggesting that while having these players back would be beneficial, their absence also provides opportunities for other players to gain experience.
Le Bris also commented on his team’s disappointment after their recent loss, mentioning that the players felt they could have at least secured a draw. He noted their frustration but also their strong motivation to win their upcoming home games against Derby County and Leeds United.
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