Charlton Athletic star undergoes surgery as Millwall boss spots QPR 'danger' - round-up

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has confirmed that defender Josh Edwards has undergone surgery on an injury problem that had seen the full-back miss the last two Championship fixtures against Derby County and Preston North End.

The 25-year-old had started every fixture of the league campaign before coming off in the 24th minute against Blackburn Rovers at the end of September. Previewing the visit of Sheffield Wednesday this weekend, Jones gave an update on the player’s progress.

Edwards has undergone a ‘surgical procedure’ but Jones maintained that it was the ‘best case scenario’ and would speed up his recovery. No time frame was put on the player’s return but he will miss out against Sheffield Wednesday.

Nathan Jones provides Charlton Athletic injury update

Jones also said that striker Matty Godden is ‘closer to returning’. Amari'i Bell, Tyreece Campbell, Karoy Anderson and Kaheim Dixon were all away with Jamaica over the international break and return fit, but were late back to London with the nation’s last match being on Wednesday.

Previewing a return to The Valley, Jones added: "Sheffield Wednesday fans always travel well. They’re an excellent football club, with good fans that can create a wonderful atmosphere. But it's a day where we're at home and we're looking forward to being at home after two away fixtures, and we have to maximise that."

Alex Neil wary of QPR danger

Meanwhile, on the other side of London, Millwall look to end a strong run of QPR form with a visit to Loftus Road. The Lions went unbeaten against their London rivals last season, drawing in west London before picking up a 2-1 win at The Den.

However, it is a new look QPR side under the stewardship of Julien Stephan this term. Previewing the match, Millwall head coach Alex Neil gave his thoughts on the threat the opposition may pose.

He told Southwark News: “Very similar to West Brom: 4-4-2 block, defensively strong, don’t leave a lot of spaces, quite happy to play without the ball, really dangerous in transition, quick front four, counter-attack quickly, good pace, dangerous, don’t necessarily need to play well to win. So a good challenge.”

It’s the first time that QPR boss Stephan goes up against Millwall in his career and Neil was asked if that could give his side an advantage. He said: “No, I don’t think it makes any difference because you’ve got guys that come in and do particularly well at this level as well. I think there are a lot of variables and a lot of factors that go into that.

“Depending on the club that you’re at, what’s at your disposal, what your team looks like. Did you get a bit of momentum? Can you keep everybody fit? Do you get money to spend? Do you bring new players in? Do you need to sell players? There are loads of different factors when you’re managing any team.”

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