'Jake Clarke-Salter Facing Long Spell Out!'
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 4:01 pm
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'QPR defender Clarke-Salter facing long spell out
By David McIntyre 24/01/2025
Marti Cifuentes has spoken of his sadness at QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter facing another lengthy
spell on the sidelines.
The centre-back, 27, has been plagued by injuries since being signed during the summer of 2022 after
leaving Chelsea.
He impressed towards the end of last season and the beginning of this term – and it was hoped that he
had finally put his problems behind him.
However, he suffered a hip injury in training on Monday and requires surgery.
Head coach Cifuentes said: “I’m very sad for him. He’s a player and a guy that I really rate – from a
professional and personal perspective.
“It’s a big setback. I’m very down because of the injury and very sad because it will be a long one.
“This season we had a lot of expectations about how much he could help us – last season and at the beginning
of this season he showed how good a player he is.”
It is currently unclear how long Clarke-Salter will be unavailable for.
“Probably after the surgery it’s going to be more clear how long he will be out,” Cifuentes said.
On a brighter note for Rangers, defenders Steve Cook and Liam Morrison have recovered from their respective
injuries and been passed fit for this weekend’s home match against Sheffield Wednesday.'
'QPR defender Clarke-Salter facing long spell out
By David McIntyre 24/01/2025
Marti Cifuentes has spoken of his sadness at QPR defender Jake Clarke-Salter facing another lengthy
spell on the sidelines.
The centre-back, 27, has been plagued by injuries since being signed during the summer of 2022 after
leaving Chelsea.
He impressed towards the end of last season and the beginning of this term – and it was hoped that he
had finally put his problems behind him.
However, he suffered a hip injury in training on Monday and requires surgery.
Head coach Cifuentes said: “I’m very sad for him. He’s a player and a guy that I really rate – from a
professional and personal perspective.
“It’s a big setback. I’m very down because of the injury and very sad because it will be a long one.
“This season we had a lot of expectations about how much he could help us – last season and at the beginning
of this season he showed how good a player he is.”
It is currently unclear how long Clarke-Salter will be unavailable for.
“Probably after the surgery it’s going to be more clear how long he will be out,” Cifuentes said.
On a brighter note for Rangers, defenders Steve Cook and Liam Morrison have recovered from their respective
injuries and been passed fit for this weekend’s home match against Sheffield Wednesday.'