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Eight players could miss Birmingham City vs QPR clash – ‘It’s never a good sign’

QPR have significant injury issues ahead of their meeting with Birmingham City on Saturday (3pm)

By Alex Dicken · Birmingham Mail

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:14 AM

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Up to eight players could be sidelined for Saturday's Championship fixture between Birmingham City and QPR.
QPR defender Amadou Mbengue suffered a concerning knee injury against Derby County and was stretchered off.
QPR also face absences including suspended Dennis Cirkin, injured Tariq Lamptey, and doubts over several attackers.

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Up to eight players could miss Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Queens Park Rangers due to injuries and suspensions. QPR defender Amadou Mbengue was stretchered off with a knee injury during their 4-1 win over Derby County, adding to manager Julien Stephan's mounting defensive concerns ahead of the fourth-versus-fifth meeting.

Alongside Mbengue, QPR will miss Dennis Cirkin through suspension, while Tariq Lamptey, Ilias Chair, Rumarn Burrell, and Koki Saito face sidelines or doubts. For Birmingham City, midfielder Paik Seung-ho is expected to miss out alongside long-term absentee Marc Leonard.

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Eight players could miss Birmingham City vs QPR clash – ‘It’s never a good sign’

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