The Hampden hero was ruled out of last night’s Europa League clash with Sparta Prague after appearing on TNT Sports in the build-up to the Ibrox clash.
Philippe Clement has provided a new Rangers injury update ahead of their match against Livingston, naming four players, including Scott Wright.
The Hampden hero was ruled out of last night’s Europa League clash with Sparta Prague after appearing on TNT Sports in the build-up to the Ibrox clash. He admitted that the big game under the lights had come too soon, and it appears that Sunday’s game against Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena may also be a stretch for the attacker.
Rabbi Matondo has returned to training in a big way, with the attacker adding a frightening pace to the team. John Souttar and Nicolas Raskin are also expected to return after the break, with the squad in a much better position and more competition for places in the Light Blues’ ranks.
Clement told the media ahead of the Livingston game, “Last night was a late one, but everyone made it okay.” We’ll get ready tomorrow for our trip to Livingston on Sunday.
“I expect Rabbi Matondo, John Souttar, and Nico Raskin to return after the international break, so there will be more competition.” We’re not sure about Scott Wright for the weekend, but we’re optimistic about him after the break.
Danilo and Todd Cantwell scored as the Belgian manager extended his unbeaten run to six games since taking over with a 2-1 victory over Sparta Prague. Rangers are now in a strong position to advance to the competition’s knockout stages, with Aris Limassol arriving at Ibrox at the end of the month for matchday five.
The Rangers manager has won three games in a row in the Scottish Premiership ahead of the trip to West Lothian, and he has also moved within 90 minutes of lifting his first trophy at the club after defeating Hearts 3-1 at Hampden last weekend to set up a December showdown with Aberdeen at the same venue.
Clement also mentioned youngster Ross McCausland, who came off the bench to make an impact on Thursday night. “It is clear that I am giving Ross McCausland good chances, and he knows that I believe in him and his future – and I believe the right choice for him is to stay at Rangers,” he added.
