Rangers lose Shankland for up to four months
Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be out for up to four months because of a hamstring tear and the Scotland forward may need surgery.
Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be sidelined for up to four months due to a hamstring injury, potentially requiring surgery. Manager Derek McInnes revealed that Shankland suffered a recurrence of the injury he sustained while at Hearts last season, missing nine weeks previously. The 31-year-old forward scored four goals in 10 appearances this season but exited the match against Motherwell early.
His replacement, Ryan Naderi, netted the only goal of the 1-0 home league win. A follow-up scan will determine whether Shankland undergoes surgery, with the outcome potentially extending his absence by three to four weeks. The striker's injury is particularly damaging for Rangers, as he and fellow forward Youssef Chermiti were key goal scorers for the team.
With both players sidelined, McInnes expressed disappointment, highlighting the impact on the team's attacking options.
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