Mike Dodds has said the game on Saturday is ‘a big game’ and believes that Sunderland will be boosted post-international break with some injured players returning.
BIG GAME
"It is a big game, I'm fully aware of that. They've improved under the new coach. I've already watched a few of their games. They're really well organised out of possession so that will be a real challenge for us. But we have a full week to prepare."
INTERNATIONAL BREAK IS IMPORTANT
"It's a really important game for us. The international break I think will be important for us as a group if I'm being completely honest because after the international break hopefully we'll get some injuries back, which will lift everyone."
DIFFERENT STYLES OF PLAY
"Regardless of whether it's QPR or Southampton, there are no easy games and they all pose different challenges. QPR's style of play will be completely different to Southampton's. Our approach might have to be tweaked slightly because of that but we know we have to win sooner rather than later."
