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Stephan wants QPR to be more ruthless

Julien Stephan wants QPR to be more ruthless despite their encouraging start to the season.

Stephan wants QPR to be more ruthless

Julien Stephan, the head coach of QPR, is pushing for the team to adopt a more aggressive approach in their upcoming matches. Despite the club's promising start to the season, Stephan believes a more ruthless style of play will be necessary for QPR to reach the level of top teams.

In their latest match, QPR fought back from a second-half deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Blackburn, maintaining their unbeaten record in the Championship after three games. Stephan expressed his enjoyment of the players' response to the late goal, noting the increased technical level and intensity in the second half. He commended the on-pitch replacements for their quality contributions.

However, Stephan made it clear that simply being dominant and pushing forward is not enough for QPR to climb the table. The coach emphasized that when the team is in control, they must finish the game strongly, ideally with three or four goals. He acknowledged the potential of the squad and expressed confidence in their ability to improve and meet these higher expectations.

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