Rangers transfer target isn’t explicitly mentioned in recent news, but the club’s current players are dealing with injuries. Nicolas Raskin, a Belgian midfielder, was forced off the pitch during a pre-season friendly against Ajax due to an ankle injury. Manager Philippe Clement confirmed that Raskin twisted his ankle and the extent of the injury is still unknown.

Injury Updates

– Nicolas Raskin: Raskin’s injury could keep him sidelined for a while, and Clement hopes it’s not too serious. Raskin has struggled with injuries during his time at Rangers.
– James Tavernier: The Ibrox skipper is dealing with a small injury and won’t train with the squad for now. Clement expects him to return to training at the beginning of next week.
– Todd Cantwell: Cantwell is also not ready due to a minor issue, and Clement will reassess his fitness in the next couple of weeks.

Impact on the Team

Rangers are coming off a season marred by injuries, with only eight players from a squad of 30 hitting Clement’s 90% availability target. The team’s performance suffered due to the absence of key players like Abdallah Sima, Danilo, and Oscar Cortes. Clement has promised to improve the medical department, but injuries have persisted in pre-season.

Potential Lineup Changes

With Raskin and other players dealing with injuries, Clement may need to make changes to the lineup. Players like Oscar Cortes and Danilo are expected to get playing time as they recover from their injuries. Cortes played against Standard Liege but missed the match against Ajax, while Danilo made a late appearance against Ajax.

Pre-Season Schedule

Rangers will need to carefully manage their players’ fitness and injuries as they prepare for the new season. With a packed pre-season schedule, the team will look to fine-tune their tactics and build momentum before the season kicks off ¹.