Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence has suffered another injury setback and will be out of action until after the winter break, manager Philippe Clement has confirmed.
The midfielder limped off during the 1-0 victory over Hearts at Tynecastle after pulling up on the pitch.
And Clement explained that the Wales international will not be available until at least after the new year.
He said: "Tom Lawrence will be out until the winter break.
"Danilo will also be out, a problem with his knee after a tackle during the game. There may be a chance of surgery.
"Our focus is now on the guys who are fit for big matches coming up in the next few weeks. We are creating chances, and keeping clean sheets.
"The team is taking big steps. A lot of work from everyone. The team is in a good way to improve and become better.
"It's now on others to show they are ready. Kemar (Roofe) is coming back from an injury also so we need to take that into account and just throw him back into the pitch. Scott Wright and Ryan Jack will also miss out tomorrow."
READ MORE: Spanish authorities declare Real Betis vs Rangers 'high risk' match
Meanwhile, John Lundstram has provided an update on his Ibrox contract.
The Englishman's contract is up at the end of the season after he signed in the summer of 2021.
And he was coy about whether discussions are currently ongoing between his agent and the club.
"I am [out of contract in the summer], yeah," he said. "It is personal between the club and me, so I would rather keep it that way.
"It is just between me and the club".
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel