The versatile 24-year-old will miss the game for Rangers, which is a significant setback after the team’s 2-2 draw in Lisbon last week.
At the Estadio de Luz, Dujon Sterling scored his first goal as a professional football player. The Ibrox right-back appeared in the six-yard box and slotted the ball home.
Although there is still some uncertainty around Ibrox playmaker Todd Cantwell, Rangers winger Ross McCausland is expected to participate.
The Ibrox player, who was photographed practicing for the Europa League again, could play some part in the game.
Dujon Sterling’s absence is confirmed by Philippe Clement.
At least this is what Philippe Clement, who gave a Rangers squad report prior to Benfica’s Europa League visit to Ibrox, claims.
Clement declared, “Dujon (Sterling) will not be in the selection.” “It’s not a major deal, but letting him play will put him at too much of a risk to make it worse.
Thus, we’ll wait till Sunday to find out if it’s feasible or not during the next few days.
“And Ross McCausland continues to face issues, as you all witnessed at Hibs.” He entered the game and played for a little while, but after that, he began to experience more and more issues due of the persistent calf strain he sustained during the severe tackle he received against Motherwell.
“Therefore, he participated in a limited amount of the training, but we can’t push that too far,” the statement reads.
Regarding Todd Cantwell, Clement stated: “We always talk about how many minutes he’s ready to play with the medical staff.” They give me their opinion on it, which I have previously been following for five months. He is obviously not ready for ninety minutes, after which it will be decided whether or not to proceed. I don’t want to reveal too much.
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