Alex Smithies is in line to make his full Sky Bet Championship debut for QPR when they host Blackburn on Wednesday night.

The former Huddersfield goalkeeper is likely to replace Rob Green after he was sent off in defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday - with the ex-England stopper suspended.

Alejandro Faurlin could return having missed the Forest game, with R's boss Chris Ramsey confirming the midfielder was only absent with a slight knee problem.

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Defender Gabriele Angella is in contention after the Watford loanee was forced off early on his debut with a head wound.

Blackburn manager Gary Bowyer is awaiting an update on the fitness of Jason Lowe.

The midfielder, who had an operation on a stress fracture of his foot in February, missed the weekend defeat at Fulham after complaining of pain in the same foot.

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Striker Chris Brown (knee) and midfielder Chris Taylor also remain doubtful after missing the trip to Craven Cottage.

Jason Steele is set to remain in goal after making a first start of the season but striker Nathan Delfouneso's place is in doubt after being hauled off at half-time.