Julien Stephan reveals Richard Kone plan after injury return as new QPR setback is confirmed

QPR manager Julien Stephan has confirmed that Richard Kone is fit enough to start and play a minimum of 45 minutes against Derby County on Wednesday evening. Kone made his long-awaited return from injury after coming off the bench during last Friday’s 1-1 draw away to West Ham at the London Stadium. The 23-year-old, QPR’s top goalscorer last season, originally picked up an injury against Middlesbrough last month and missed three league games against Charlton, West Brom and Preston.