According to a recent update at Ibrox, Rangers have been dealt a potentially huge injury boost ahead of a pivotal time in their season.
Rangers plagued by injuries
The titans of the Scottish Premiership will be back in action on Saturday afternoon when they host Hibernian in the league. They know that once they play the same number of games, they can go two points clear of Celtic at the top of the table.
This season, Philippe Clement’s team is in a terrific position to secure a spectacular achievement, but a run of injuries could stand in the way of their ascent to the top.
The manager’s options for depth have been impacted by the comparatively long absences of players like Danilo, Kieran Dowell, and Abdallah Sima. But they’re not the only ones out of action right now; important midfielder Todd Cantwell is also on the injured list.
Since he injured his leg while playing for his country last week, Ridvan Yilmaz has now been placed to the list of unavailable players. This is concerning because Yilmaz has started frequently at left-back this season, making 22 appearances in the Scottish Premiership.
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However, a source close to The Daily Record claims that Yilmaz may return for Rangers’ crucial matchup with Celtic because his injury sustained in Turkey was not as bad as initially believed:
“We anticipate that the healing process will be completed in seven to ten days. Thankfully, the damage is not too serious. We’re hopeful he’ll be in the squad or, better yet, on the pitch against Celtic, though we’re not willing to put a timetable on it.”
If Yilmaz recovers quickly, this is great news for Rangers because of how close to a potentially pivotal league matchup with Celtic. On April 7, the Giants take on their fiercest opponents at Ibrox, and the outcome there might very well decide who wins the championship at the end of the campaign.
Borna Barisic is a capable replacement for the Turk should he be unable to return in time for the crucial derby match, but the latter has been more of a regular under Clement for a reason—he is a younger option.
His management also noted that “he has made a really big evolution – Ridvan is a fighter and we need fighters,” indicating that he may truly start to show his fighting mindset when the campaign’s pivotal moment approaches.
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Although Yilmaz will likely miss more play than this update suggests due to Rangers’ recent bad luck, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him unexpectedly ruled out of the Celtic encounter. Nevertheless, having him available would be a huge boost.
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