QPR 1-2 Leicester: The player ratings

That’s nine league wins in a row as the Leicester City Express continues its high-speed pursuit of a place in the Premier League. It was a tight victory and one that showed some frailties in the Foxes back line, but also highlighted the focus and the determination that now exists in this impressive side. So how did the individuals stack up in this victory at Loftus Road. Note: My normal ratings style is based on a 7/10 being a solid display.

Mads Hermansen – 7/10

The future Danish Number One (Sorry Kasper!) plays with a style that is fast becoming iconic of this Enzo Maresca team. His selection of passes continued to be varied and assured. He made some comfortable saves and could do little with the Andre Dozzell smashed equaliser.

Hamza Choudhury – 6/10

The Loughborough lad filled in for Ricardo Pereira as the right-back / defensive midfielder. Choudhury’s work rate is always first-class – note his clearance on the line before QPR’s goal, but his execution on the ball still isn’t quite at the same level as his Portuguese counterpart. He nearly gave away a cheap chance in the second half after hesitating on his first touch and his decision-making and passes are a tad too slow for Maresca’s Leicester City style. Hopefully, he can improve in time.

Conor Coady – 7/10

Solid enough in this quick passing style at the back, he kept the game ticking along nicely and linked up with Hermansen well, he wasn’t truly tested but cleaned up neatly where needed.

Jannik Vestergaard – 7/10

A wide selection of passes was needed from the Dane as he proved his qualities against a brave Rangers press by bypassing over them into midfield areas. His lack of pace peered into the game occasionally as he allowed his opponents a sniff of the ball, but ultimately his positional sense proved spot on again. How did Jannik become so undroppable for Leicester City?

James Justin – 7/10

Justin and Choudhury faced the trickier task of the day as QPR focused their energies on attacking the wings, Justin stuck to his task well and closed off areas of attack well but when he stepped inside to act as the third centre-back he looked even more comfortable. His passing range needs to feel more assured, but he’s growing into this team again.