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Lyndon Dykes joined QPR from Livingston in August 2020 Head coach Marti Cifuentes admitted that "I don't know" whether Lyndon Dykes will remain a Queens Park Rangers player after the Scotland striker was absent from his squad for Saturday's Championship visit by Plymouth Argyle. The 28-year-old came on as a substitute to score and rescue a point for 10-man QPR in last weekend's 2-2 draw away to Sheffield United. But he watched from the stand as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home despite their opponents this time being the ones down a man. Asked why Dykes, who is not injured, was left out, Cifuentes said: "I just pick players based on availability. He wasn't available. " Nisbet joins 'exciting project' at Aberdeen O'Riley on the verge of Brighton move - gossip Pressed on whether he expects Dykes to still be a QPR player after the transfer window closes next week, the Spaniard said: "I don't know. " The Australia-born striker has played 165 times for QPR, scoring 37 times, since signing from Livingston in August 2020. Dykes had been on the bench for the first three fixtures this season, coming on midway through the second half in their 2-1 League Cup win away to Cambridge United. As his absence was not due to injury, he should be available for selection to Steve Clarke's national squad for next month's Nations League double header against Poland and Portugal. Speculation about his future comes as fellow Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet joined Aberdeen on loan after falling out of favour at Championship club Millwall. Meanwhile, amid newspaper speculation linking both midfielders with Napoli, Billy Gilmour started for Brighton & Hove Albion in their Premier League win over Manchester United, for whom Scott Mc Tominay was a late substitute. England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope Raya's brilliance allows Arsenal to put down marker Fresh Haaland doing 'ridiculous numbers' - Guardiola Scott Mills takes on Celebrity Race Across The World This series is no holiday! Watch now on BBC i Player The maid who inherited a castle she’s not allowed to sell Storyville tells amazing, untold, inspiring and award-winning stories from across the globe Hit mockumentary starring Charlie and Daisy May Cooper The Bafta-award winning series follows two cousins living in a small village in the Cotswolds An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson. Video An Oscar-winning epic starring Mel Gibson Braveheart tells the story of fiery rebel William Wallace's rebellion against Edward I What now for Clarke as Scotland's ongoing deterioration continues? 'Time for Scotland rebuild? Or can this team reach World Cup? ' Do Scotland's problems lie away from the national team? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team England showed they are not 'one-dimensional' - Pope Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka. Video Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka Raya's brilliance allows Arsenal to put down marker Fresh Haaland doing 'ridiculous numbers' - Guardiola Ko, Korda & Shin star in best shots of Women's Open day three. Video Ko, Korda & Shin star in best shots of Women's Open day three Brighton's Hurzeler emotional - not euphoric - after beating Man Utd Quiz: Which Chelsea outcast should your club sign? Smith will be 'world class for long period' - Bell When Murray was crowned the boy king of Queens NFL team-by-team guide: Who are the Super Bowl contenders? 'Anything can happen' - 42 players, but do Chelsea have a plan? Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best. Video Asher-Smith wins Diamond League 100m in season's best I've not been at level of world champion - Norris GB athletes to follow in Paris Paralympics 'We don't have to choose between babies and football' 'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery. Video'It's a horrible ball' - Wood dismisses Mendis with 93mph delivery 'Don't be sorry, smile' - Eriksson in new film What has happened to Saudi Pro League's big spending? A new Champions League era - all you need to know. Video A new Champions League era - all you need to know Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ Video Why Felix to Chelsea ‘doesn’t make sense’ © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.