The striker recently returned to training for the strugglers following a groin problem.
However, manager Harry Redknapp is now expected to keep the Frenchman out of action for fear of aggravating the issue, according to The Sun.
QPR welcome league leaders Manchester United to Loftus Road on Saturday.
Restore Data
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Sunderland | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Leeds UnitedLeeds | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 25 |
| 4 | Burnley | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 23 |
| 5 | Watford | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| 6 | West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 7 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| 8 | Blackburn RoversBlackburn | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 19 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Norwich CityNorwich | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 18 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 18 |
| 12 | Swansea CitySwansea | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 16 |
| 13 | Coventry CityCoventry | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | Derby CountyDerby | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 15 |
| 15 | Hull City | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15 |
| 16 | Stoke CityStoke | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 18 | -3 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff CityCardiff | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 15 |
| 18 | Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 15 |
| 19 | Oxford UnitedOxford Utd | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 14 |
| 20 | Preston North EndPreston | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | -6 | 14 |
| 21 | Luton TownLuton | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 21 | -6 | 12 |
| 22 | Plymouth ArgylePlymouth | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 25 | -12 | 12 |
| 23 | Queens Park RangersQPR | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 10 |
| 24 | Portsmouth | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 9 |
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