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Chilean media SLAM QPR and Arsenal stars after Iran loss

Not enough, accomplished little:

By Rhys Turrell / – Daily Star

ALEXIS SANCHEZ’S talent was ‘not enough’ to save Chile in their friendly defeat to Iran last night, according to the country’s media.

The Arsenal ace came on at half-time in the 2-0 loss to Carlos Queiroz’s side, but the £35m man was unable to inspire his side to victory.

“His talent was not enough, because he had no space against an opponent that was closed to the fullest”

La Tercera’s verdict on Alexis SanchezGiving their verdict on Chile’s players, newspaper La Tercera wrote about the former Barcelona star: “His talent was not enough, because he had no space against an opponent that was closed to the fullest.”

While Sanchez was spared a dressing down, QPR duo Maurico Isla and Eduardo Vargas were not so fortunate.

On striker Vargas, the newspaper wrote: “QPR striker moved a lot, but accomplished little. Still in debt.”

Sanchez was dealt with well by Iran's defence

NOT ENOUGH: Sanchez was dealt with well by Iran’s defence [EPA]

Isla, who is on a season-long loan at Rangers from Juventus, also came in for criticism. “He stood on the right end just entered, but nothing came of his feet,” La Tercera said.

Former West Brom, Brighton and Nottingham Forest defender Gonzalo Jara also got stick after his below-par display, with the verdict: “Sometimes misplaced (as in the second goal), he ended with zero balance.”

Carlos Queiroz emerges as major contender for QPR job

Carlos Queiroz has emerged as a major contender to be QPR’s next permanent manager.

It is believed that QPR made enquiries about the former Real Madrid boss, who is currently in charge of Iran’s national team, before

Chris Ramsey was placed in charge until the end of the season.

Ramsey has a genuine chance of being offered the job on a permanent basis if Rangers enjoy a strong finish to their Premier League campaign – and he has major support from within the dressing-room.

Yet owner Tony Fernandes has been considering options with Queiroz, who had two spells as Sir Alex Ferguson’s assistant at Manchester United, a serious candidate.

The 61-year-old Portuguese is considered to fit the bill as the hands-on ‘head coach’ figure Fernandes is seeking to replace Harry Redknapp.

 

He also has a good track record of developing young players, which would be a prerequisite for any new QPR boss.

Sources within the club are sceptical about Fernandes’s claim on Twitter that he had identified his ‘dream manager’ before Ramsey’s interim appointment.

But it is understood that Queiroz is being considered and that he may be keen to return to English football.

Queiroz is under contract with Iran, meaning that no speedy appointment could have been made in the wake of Redknapp’s resignation three weeks ago.

But the experienced Portuguese may be open to a summer move after the nation’s Asian Cup campaign ended in a quarter-final defeat by Iraq in Australia last month.