Richard Kone Faces Another Injury Setback in QPR Match

Richard Kone’s stop-start season took another worrying turn on Monday as the QPR striker limped off less than half an hour into a development squad match.

The 23-year-old, last season’s leading scorer at Loftus Road, was making his latest comeback in an Under-21s fixture against Bolton. It was supposed to be a gentle step back towards the Championship stage. It became anything but.

Kone, who has managed only four first-team appearances this campaign and is still searching for his first goal, had been sidelined since picking up an injury against Middlesbrough on 5 September. This outing against Bolton’s youngsters was his return to action, a chance to rebuild rhythm and confidence.

Then came the challenge.

After a strong tackle, Kone went down and quickly signalled trouble. He tried to continue but couldn’t. QPR’s staff had little choice: his night was over inside the opening half-hour, his exit underlining the frustration of a season that has never really got going.

Final Score: Bolton’s Under-21s 3 - 1 QPR

Bolton’s Under-21s went on to win the game 3-1, but QPR’s main concern now sits squarely with their striker. The exact nature of Kone’s latest problem has not yet been confirmed, leaving the club to wait on assessments and scan results before knowing how serious this setback might be.