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Ramsey: QPR have options to cover suspended Barton

Chris Ramsey feels he has the players to cover for the absence of QPR captain Joey Barton.

The veteran midfielder is suspended for three matches after receiving a straight red card in the 2-1 defeat at Hull City on February 21 but manager Ramsey is of the belief that he has the personnel to make up for the vacancy in midfield.

"It's disappointing to lose Joey because he is a wholehearted player who has been involved since we've come on board," said Ramsey ahead of Wednesday night's clash with Arsenal.

"He's always going to be a big loss but we've got Sandro and maybe Nedum (Onuoha) and (Mauricio) Isla back in contention.

"Joey is a loss but we have to use the squad as best we can and make sure everyone does their part."

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