Davis, at 38, faces a challenging rehabilitation process following an extended absence from the game, particularly due to a knee injury.
The intricate nature of his recovery involves not just physical rehabilitation but also factors like strength, mobility, and neuromuscular control, all crucial for a footballer’s performance.
Injury expert Brar told Ibrox News: “Whether he’s able to play again comes down to how his knee responds to rehabilitation but there is a chance he does not this season.
“He’s taken the step of stepping away as coach to get back to rehabilitation full-time but that doesn’t guarantee the knee will get back to the required level of strength, mobility, neuromuscular control needed along with Davis having the confidence to play again.
“This doesn’t sound like a surgery is needed scenario, but rather whether he can physically get back to the required level scenario and he looks like he’s going to be out for several months.”
Brar suggests that Davis stepping away from his coaching role to focus on rehabilitation doesn’t guarantee a return to the required level of fitness and confidence for playing.
While surgery may not be necessary, the road to recovery remains uncertain, with several months expected before any potential return.
Davis himself has acknowledged the complexity of his situation, expressing realism about the challenges posed by the length and severity of the injury.
The uncertainty surrounding Davis’s ability to return to competitive football, compounded by the lack of a clear timeframe, raises the possibility that he may never grace the pitch at Ibrox again.
The revered midfielder’s iconic status among Rangers fans might transition into a tribute for his contributions if his playing career takes an unforeseen turn, marking the end of an era at Ibrox.
However, as things stand, it’s more likely that he does not return to play than he does.
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