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Ferdinand back in favour as Redknapp rotates QPR squad

QPR boss Harry says defender Rio Ferdinand could be back off the bench as the squad is rotated over the Christmas period. Rangers face Arsenal away on Boxing Day ahead of home matches with Crystal Palace and Swansea. Mo< Redknapp told Sky Sports News that his side must perform better away from home if they are to stay in the Premier League.

"We've found it difficult away from home… it's amazing how the fixtures turned out," said Redknapp.

"We've played all the teams in the bottom half of the division, most of them anyway, at home, and all the top half away, and now the second half of the season is reversed.

"You never know where you're going to pick up a result, we've got to keep playing the way we are but away from home we do need to pick up a few points.

"We've got to [give it a go at Arsenal]. Go there and see what we can pick up. We need to pick up some points."

With QPR rotating players from a squad of just 16, Redknapp said Ferdinand was in contention for a spot with the starting side.

"He's been incredible, when he hasn't played - as a man who's done and won everything - his attitude is first class… he hasn't thrown his dummy out and sulked around.

"It's going to be a case of choosing the games and rotating, and everyone's going to be involved - the whole squad."

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