Team for Rochdale (home)

Almost in agreement with your selection but wouldn't have Petrasso in that position. He's more experienced as a midfielder/winger. I'd perhaps push him up and let Cousins go back into the middle, as that's where he needs practice since JFH wants him there. El Khayati could go into the no. 10 role, Petrasso on the right and Shopido on the left (which he played at the beginning of the season). Oh and maybe it would be wise to let Perch get more match fitness and momentum at this point since he's not quite looking fantastic.

 

-----------Ingram----------
Kakay---Hall--Perch--KPek
-----Sandro--Cousins-----
Shodipo---ElKayate---Yani
--------Washington-------

 

I'd have much the same, but Borysiuk instead of Sandro and maybe switch Perch and Kpekawa.

 

Centre-back Grant Hall is available to return for QPR after serving a one-match ban, but fellow defender Joel Lynch (abdomen) is a doubt.
Hoops head coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has hinted he may rest several first-team players.
Rochdale travel south looking to reach the third round of the EFL Cup for just the third time in their history.
The Dale were beaten finalists in 1961-62 but had to wait 50 years for their next third-round appearance in 2011-12.
The League One side beat the R's 2-0 at Loftus Road at the same stage of the competition five years ago.

****in hate crochdale

 

Currently I feel much more positive as I see that we have many more options with formations (4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, 4-3-3) and players than I imagined.
I hope that my temporary QPR "feel positive" factor continues as long as possible, and does not come crashing down with a harsh reality check this evening.

To those going to the match - I hope that you enjoy it. COYR's!!!!

 

If Borysiuk is fit then I agree.
I thought Kpekawa was a left back?

 

I think he plays either position.

 

Great to have Borysiuk available.....but surely after injury he wont go straight into the starting eleven?

Better to give him 30-odd minutes from the bench surely?

Or am I just worrying too much?

 

That's what I would do - but then, who am I to know.

However, many people seem to be predicting he will partnering Cousins in the defensive midfield from the start.

Anyway, we shall soon see.