BAD NEWS:Rangers Face Setback as Key Players Suffer Injuries in…
In a devastating blow for Rangers FC, the club has been rocked by a series of injuries to key players following their disappointing 2-1 defeat to Celtic in the latest Old Firm Derby. The loss has not only intensified the pressure on manager Michael Beale but also left the squad in disarray, with several crucial players now sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Midfielder Ryan Jack, who has been a lynchpin in the heart of Rangers’ midfield, was forced off in the second half due to a hamstring injury. The 32-year-old was visibly frustrated as he limped off the pitch, and early reports suggest he could be out for up to six weeks, potentially sidelining him for some of the most critical fixtures in the coming months.
Adding to the woes, star forward Antonio Čolak, who had been in fine form, also sustained a calf strain during the match. His injury is expected to keep him out for at least four weeks, further depleting the attacking options available to Beale. The absence of these key players, combined with the team’s inability to cope with Celtic’s attacking threats, has cast doubt over Rangers’ title ambitions this season.
Furthermore, right-back James Tavernier, who has been one of the club’s most consistent performers, was shown a yellow card in the 64th minute for a foul that many felt should have been a red. With his disciplinary record now under scrutiny, Tavernier faces the risk of missing upcoming fixtures due to accumulation of yellow cards, further complicating an already difficult situation.
The defeat leaves Rangers trailing Celtic by a worrying margin in the Scottish Premiership standings, with supporters expressing growing concern about the team’s direction under Beale’s leadership. The injury crisis could not have come at a worse time, with the club now facing a tough run of matches in both domestic and European competitions. Fans will be hoping that the medical team can work wonders in getting the injured players back on the pitch as soon as possible, but for now, the future looks uncertain.
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