Rangers goalkeeper and vice-captain Jack Butland will miss Thursday’s Old Firm clash against Celtic after being admitted to hospital, the club have confirmed.
It was revealed that the 31-year-old former Stoke City and Crystal Palace stopper suffered internal bleeding in his leg which required medical attention.
Butland has since been released from hospital but will miss the game against Celtic at Ibrox.
Rangers can confirm goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss tomorrow’s Old Firm clash with Celtic.
The goalkeeper suffered internal bleeding in the leg which required hospital treatment, but has since been released and is recovering.
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Captain James Tavernier will also miss out through injury, while right-back Neraysho Kasanwirjo defender Leon Balogun also looks set to miss the game.
“We will miss Tavernier. He was injured at the end of the match. He’s had a scan and there’s a little injury there and he’ll be out for a couple of weeks,” coach Philippe Clement said.
Rangers have endured a disappointing season so far. The 55-time Scottish champions are 14 points behind Celtic and have failed to win either of their last two games.
Clement’s side have fared slightly better in the Europa League this season, winning three, drawing two and losing one of their six games, leaving them eighth in the 36-team table.
