The Scottish Daily Mail claims that “mysterious” circumstances surround Rangers striker Tom Lawrence’s most recent injury.
Following the 1-0 victory over Hearts, the newspaper claimed in print on December 7th, page 82, that the Welshman is unable to afford a break at Ibrox. After Lawrence was substituted due to an injury, summer addition Jose Cifuentes took over, though it’s still unclear what the ailment was.
Rangers “slowly found their feet, unnerved by the latest injury to midfielder Tom Lawrence in an inexplicable circumstance after 16 minutes,” they said. The Welsh midfielder, plagued by injuries, can’t afford a break.
A career stalled by injury
Throughout Lawrence’s career, whether playing for his country or at the club level, injuries have been a recurring problem.
The 29-year-old has only made 20 appearances since joining the Gers on a free transfer last summer, missing 49 games due to an Achilles tendon problem. [Transfermarkt]
His turbulent past and extended periods of inactivity make his enormous number of clubs all the more empathetic. The only team Lawrence played for more than 50 times was Derby County, where he rose to captain status while residing in the Midlands.
Lawrence has the potential to be one of Philippe Clement’s most crucial players if he can maintain his fitness.
His versatility as a midfielder has been facilitated by his leadership qualities, passing range, dribbling ability, and even eye for goal. But faith in the seasoned Welshman might have wain. Not faith in his performance, but rather confidence that he won’t be hurt again.
