Southampton v QPR preview

Southampton v QPR preview

Published Mar. 1, 2013 7:15 a.m. ET

Several Southampton players will be looking for a recall to the starting line-up when struggling QPR visit St Mary's on Saturday.

Gaston Ramirez and Jason Puncheon both came off the bench in last weekend's 4-2 loss at Newcastle and will be hoping to regain starting berths.

Jose Fonte was also named among the substitutes at St James' Park - his first involvement since sustaining a knee injury in the FA Cup tie against Chelsea on January 5.

Recent signing Vegard Forren is still waiting for his debut.

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For QPR, manager Harry Redknapp will check on the fitness of Esteban Granero after the Argentine midfielder was forced off through injury at half-time against Manchester United last week.

Loic Remy made his comeback from a groin strain against Sir Alex Ferguson's men as a second-half substitute.

Remy could be in contention for a starting place against Southampton to replace Bobby Zamora, who is out after hurting his ankle against United.

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