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Derby County player ratings vs QPR as Rams ‘nowhere near’ level required and injury crisis deepens

Derby County faced QPR this evening as they looked for an overdue win in the Championship but a dismal first half handed QPR the victory

By Leigh Curtis · Derby Telegraph

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 8:34 PM

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Derbyshire Live assessed Derby County players following a 4-1 Championship loss away to Queens Park Rangers.
Alfie Lloyd, Nicolas Madsen, Harvey Vale, and an Alex Mowatt deflection scored QPR's four goals.
Lars-Jorgen Salvesen scored a late consolation goal for Derby County.

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Derbyshire Live rated Derby County's players following a heavy 4-1 Championship defeat against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Sondre Langas exited with an injury just 10 minutes in, forcing right-back Ryan Nyambe into central defense. Alfie Lloyd opened the scoring for QPR, followed by a Nicolas Madsen penalty and a Harvey Vale finish to build a commanding first-half advantage.

QPR added a fourth goal when Paul Smyth's strike deflected off Alex Mowatt into the net, before Lars-Jorgen Salvesen scored a late consolation for Derby. Assessing the performance, writer Leigh Curtis awarded low ratings across the squad, remarking that the defending was far below the standard required.

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Derby County player ratings vs QPR as Rams ‘nowhere near’ level required and injury crisis deepens

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