Queens Park Rangers' Alejandro Faurlin pleased with pre-season minutes

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Alejandro Faurlin has revealed that he is pleased to be improving his fitness level ahead of the new season.

The Argentine returned to the club earlier this month following a loan spell with Italian side Palermo.

Faurlin featured for QPR during Saturday's 1-0 friendly defeat against Peterborough United at London Road.

"I was pleased to get another 45 minutes under my belt," he told the R's official website.

"Minutes are always important during pre-season, to keep the fitness levels improving to be ready for the start of the new campaign."

QPR start the Championship season at home to Sheffield Wednesday on August 3.