Martí Cifuentes has revealed that Ilias Chair was unhappy to not be named in the QPR starting lineup for their Friday night clash with Preston North End.
The Moroccan was on the bench for the first time this season, having started the previous 17 fixtures in the league.
QPR were away to promotion-chasing Preston on Friday evening, with the game still tied 0-0 at half-time.
Chair was brought on for the second 45 in place of an injured Jack Colback, and his arrival proved transformative for the match.
The 26-year-old assisted both goals as Cifuentes’ side earned all three points at Deepdale to move back within three points of Huddersfield Town prior to the Terriers’ Saturday clash with Swansea City.
Cifuentes revealed that Chair was frustrated to be left out of the game from the start on Friday, which he believes is a positive sign.
The Spaniard wants his players to be angry when on the bench, as it shows how much they care about being involved in the team, praising Chair for the impact he had in the second half.
“He wasn’t happy he hadn’t started the game of course, but that’s what I want,” said Cifuentes, via West London Sport.
- Ilias Chair was frustrated to not start in the QPR vs Preston game, but his impact off the bench was praised by manager Martí Cifuentes.
- Cifuentes wants players who are disappointed to be on the bench, showing that they care about being involved in the team.
- QPR’s win over Preston is a significant result, and if they continue to play like this, they have a good chance of avoiding relegation.
