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There has been speculation around the Spaniard's future at QPR and he has recently been linked with West Brom Queens Park Rangers have put manager Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave just days before their final Championship match of the season. Assistant coaches Kevin Betsy and Xavi Calm will take charge of the first-team on an interim basis as they prepare for Saturday's away match at Sunderland (12: 30 BST). QPR chief executive Christian Nourry said: "This is naturally a disappointing situation for everyone concerned. "I fully understand and appreciate supporters' frustrations at this time. "As a club, we are working to ensure this matter is resolved as swiftly as possible so we can start preparations in earnest for the future. " The decision comes after Saturday's 5-0 loss to Burnley that left QPR 15th in the table. Asked about his future before the match, he said it was important he and the club were aligned. And after the match, Cifuentes, 42, said: "I said before that as long as I'm wanted, I'm very happy. " The Spaniard moved to QPR from Swedish club Hammarby to replace Gareth Ainsworth in October 2023 with the team second from bottom in the Championship table. He steered the club to an 18th-placed finish with three wins at the end of last season. But he has been linked with a move away from Loftus Road after an inconsistent season, with West Brom the latest club to be mentioned. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser PSG beat Arsenal to take advantage in Champions League semi-final Rudiger given six-game ban for throwing object at referee 'Conman Usyk deserves an Oscar' - Team Dubois On the frontline with the London Ambulance Service Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs Detectives recount cases which shaped their careers Join the hunt for Scotland's perfect pads 'Why hit a single when you can hit six? ' - the making of a teen IPL star 'One of football's greatest thinkers' - how Guardiola inspired Champions League trio Sciver-Brunt replaces Knight as England captain Will Ferrari turn their season around? The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women 'Liverpool still need new blood' - where will Slot strengthen? Who are the big winners & losers from the NFL Draft? 'How are we still here? ' - Class of 92 graduates still going strong 'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' Video'PSG worry me more than Real Madrid' A mole, a Lion and a confession - Premiership Rugby talking points Could Wrexham really reach the Premier League? Meet the heavyweight who teaches in sign language The contenders to derail England's home World Cup Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights. Video Eubank narrowly beats Benn - extended highlights Soap opera twists and fatherly love - but what next for Eubank and Benn? Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final. Video Man City beat Forest to reach FA Cup final Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? London Marathon breaks world record for most finishers 'Twenty times' - but now Man Utd must exit 'Ice Age' Resilient England finally get test they needed Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.