QPR boss offers update on fitness of star man Jordan Hugill ahead of Sheffield Wednesday FA Cup tie
Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Warburton has hinted that Rs top scorer Jordan Hugill could be in line to make a return from injury in Friday’s FA Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday.
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The forward struck two goals in their 2-1 win at Hillsborough earlier this season but missed out on their notable 1-0 win over Leeds last weekend with an unspecified knock.
He’s joined in contention by keeper Joe Lumley, with long-term absentee Yoann Barbet likely to miss out.
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Hide Ad“Jordan is looking fit and strong, Joe is looking fit and strong," Warburton said.
“Yoann is out on the grass. He's been out for an extended period of time but he's out there and will be in full training with us as of Monday.
“He probably needs an under-23s game to get match minutes back into his legs.
“It's nice to have Yoann back because we've missed his left-sided balance and that's a valuable addition back to the squad.”