Cifuentes explains key tactical change after QPR victory

Marti Cifuentes felt a half-time tactical change paid off in QPR’s 2-0 win at residence to Oxford United.

The end result made it back-to-back residence victories and 4 clear sheets in a row for Rangers.

The primary half was dire however they have been higher within the second and Sam Subject scored each objectives to safe the factors.

“I do know that it was not one of the best first half of my life as a coach,” stated Cifuentes.

He additionally recommended the house followers, who made their frustration clear at half-time, wanted to indicate extra persistence.

The R’s boss defined: “We adjusted a few particulars from a tactical viewpoint in our build-up. Within the first half we have been getting a bit locked when attempting to beat the excessive press.

“We spoke about find out how to enhance our ball-tempo once we have been excessive up the pitch. We actually did that.

“It’s one of the crucial necessary issues for me, as a supervisor, to know what sort of message a participant wants.

“And each participant is totally different. Some gamers want a little bit of a push and others want the alternative.

“It’s simple to get offended simply because the primary half shouldn’t be working. One thing I’ve realized in my profession is that these are the moments once you as a supervisor want to indicate extra calmness, as a result of that’s what a lot of the guys want.

“Credit score to the gamers. I didn’t win the second half. I didn’t rating two objectives. I simply attempt to do my job one of the best I can.”

Rangers, lately backside of the Championship desk, at the moment are nineteenth, unbeaten of their previous 5 matches and 4 factors above the relegation zone.

They’d not gained at residence this season previous to Saturday’s success towards Norwich and towards Oxford they struggled earlier than Subject put them forward early within the seconf half.

“Once you look again a few weeks in the past, I believe everyone would take a victory like this,” Cifuentes stated.

“Now plainly what we did within the first half was not adequate – which I agree with, we must be higher – however I believe we must be very humble and pay attention to the place we’re, with a whole lot of injured gamers.

“I do know that the supporters need extra. I need extra. Everyone needs extra. However soccer shouldn’t be a straightforward sport.

“I’m very comfortable for the gamers and followers as a result of it’s been a very long time ready for these two wins in a row.

“It’s necessary for us as effectively by way of it being towards a crew that’s near us within the desk.”