Mark Hughes has made three alterations to his Queens Park Rangers starting lineup for this afternoon's home encounter with fellow strugglers Reading at Loftus Road.

Stephane Mbia is suspended, while Shaun Wright-Phillips and Bobby Zamora have been dropped to the bench.

Meanwhile, Reading veteran striker Jason Roberts will be partnered by Noel Hunt.

QPR: Cesar; Bosingwa, Ferdinand, Nelsen, Traore; Taarabt, Granero, Diakite, Hoiliett; Mackie; Cisse

Reading: McCarthy; Gunter, Morrison, Gorkss, Shorey; McAnuff, Leigertwood, Tabb, McCleary; Roberts, Hunt