Millwall learn key West Brom injury update as QPR handed 'positive' fitness boost

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All the latest news and transfer rumours surrounding the Championship ahead of another big weekend of action.

A big weekend of action awaits London’s Championship teams this weekend after a disappointing round of midweek fixtures for both Millwall and QPR. Both were on the wrong side of scorelines, with the Lions suffering defeat to Cardiff City, while the Hoops were beaten by Hull City.

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Millwall take on West Brom away from home this Saturday in a tough-looking clash, while QPR face Derby County, also away from home. Here we round up all the latest news surrounding the Championship clubs.

West Brom sweating on injury

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan says attacker Grady Diangana has only a 50/50 chance of facing Millwall this weekend due to an ongoing injury. “He’s recovering and progressing well,” Corberan said. “He trained Thursday and he trained Wednesday, too. Still, I didn’t talk with the medical staff to see how they see him before the game, but I think he’s still an option to be involved – let’s say 50-50.

“There is nothing new, but in a week like this we still have to see in training on Friday and anything can happen. Right now, there is nothing else negative to let you know.”

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Cifuentes on Chair

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes has issued an update on Ilias Chair’s fitness as the creative spark bids to return against Derby this weekend following a significant spell out.

Cifuentes told the official club website:“ He is looking good. For me, the main target is to make sure he is at his best level during the next eight months, not just to try to push him to play more minutes than he should for the next game. He is showing positive progress and hopefully he can keep improving his impact.”

Derby ownership latest

Don Goodman has issued his verdict on the current situation at Derby, who are searching for new investors, receiving interest but no concrete offers, according to recent reports. “Additional investment will, inevitably, help any club,” Goodman told Football League World. “In Derby County's case, you only have to look where they came from after having 20-plus points deducted, being in administration and getting relegated to League One.

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“David Clowes is almost a reluctant owner, who couldn't see his club suffer any longer. He's accepted that if Derby are to move forward, establish themselves in the Championship and eventually try and return to the Premier League, it will take additional investment. It's a little more investment than he can probably provide.

“They're a big club but are also one of many. There's a long list of them in the Championship and there always will be. The competition to reach the Premier League is fierce. For me, this season has always been about consolidation for Derby County. Survival would be a great outcome from this season and who knows where they could go next season with additional investment? But it's one step at a time, they need to walk before they can run.”

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