Ghana defender Tariq Lamptey was forced to leave the pitch early after picking up an injury during Queens Park Rangers’ Championship meeting with Charlton Athletic on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

The 25-year-old right-back was withdrawn in the 36th minute after appearing to suffer the problem, ending his run of five straight appearances for the club.

Lamptey was able to make his way off the field without assistance before being replaced, but the early substitution will raise concerns given his recent return to regular football.

The injury comes after the former Brighton defender endured a difficult spell with Fiorentina in Italy, where fitness problems limited his involvement.

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Lamptey joined QPR permanently as a free agent during the summer transfer window and has made five Championship appearances since arriving at the club, providing one assist.

Further medical examinations will be carried out to establish the severity of the latest injury and determine how long he could be sidelined.

The setback could also affect Lamptey’s availability for Ghana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, with the Black Stars expected to rely on key players as they continue their qualifying campaign.

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