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Laurie Martin

Tyler Roberts backed to be QPR success as Leeds United loan striker is compared to Roberto Firmino

Queens Park Rangers head coach Michael Beale has backed Leeds United loanee Tyler Roberts to be a success at the London club.

Roberts, who had interest from a number of Championship clubs, joined QPR on a season-long loan last week. The 23-year-old was used regularly under former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa, playing an integral role in the Whites' promotion-winning season in 2019/20, but he picked up an injury in March and was therefore rarely picked by Jesse Marsch.

The Welshman made 23 Premier League appearances last term, scoring in the Whites' 2-2 draw with Brentford last December. Roberts has only scored nine times in 108 games for Leeds, but his new head coach has no concerns about his goalscoring record.

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