QPR's Celar facing spell out with hamstring injury

QPR forward Zan Celar receiving treatment on the pitch against Norwich CityImage source, Getty Images
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Zan Celar receives treatment during their Championship win over Norwich City

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QPR have confirmed forward Zan Celar will face an unspecified "period of time" out of action because of a hamstring injury.

The Slovenia striker was forced off after just 13 minutes of Saturday's 3-0 win over Norwich City.

"The performance services department are currently working through early medical processes to ensure he is on the correct rehabilitation path and a further update on his timelines will be provided in due course," the club said in an injury update., external

Celar went goalless in his first 16 appearances for QPR after signing from Swiss side Lugano in the summer.

He finally broke his duck with both goals in a 2-0 win at Cardiff last month.

In more positive injury news for the R's, QPR say they expect to have Ilias Chair, Michael Frey and Jake-Clarke Salter back before the busy festive period of fixtures.

Rangers host Oxford United in the Championship on Wednesday evening looking to make it five league games unbeaten for the first time since October 2022.