Rangers it looks like they will be without a key player up front Scottish Premiership meeting with Kilmarnock this week, in a blow for the manager Philippe Clement.
Clement remains Rangers manager
The Gers got a much-needed win in the league on Sunday afternoon, winning 1-0 away at St Johnstone to almost stay within touch of Celtic and Aberdeen, moving to within seven points of the latter with a game in hand.
It was a result that helped ease some of the pressure on Clement, who continues to fight to save his job Rangersafter an unconvincing start to the season. They were far from their best performance, however, with an own goal needed to get them over the line and further improvements are needed.
Next up for the Gers is a league clash with Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Wednesday evening, with Celtic making the trip to Aberdeen at the same time, meaning at least one of their opponents will drop points.
Another win is essential for Rangers, not only for their slim title hopes but also for Clement to remain in charge ahead of Christmas. With the match not too far away, though, an injury blow came from St Johnstone’s game.
The “unlucky” Rangers player could miss the Kilmarnock game
Speaking after Sunday’s action, Clement admitted as much Dujon Sterling could miss Rangers’ visit to Killieyou need to see a specialist to understand a blocked nerve problem.
“Dujon is unfortunate because it’s not a real injury. It’s a blocked nerve, so he needs to see a specialist to unblock it, get treatment and that’s why he wasn’t available today. We’ll see if he’s available on Wednesday or not, no it’s a long shot, but these things happen.”
To be without Sterling on Wednesday night would be a blow for Rangers as he has featured a lot this season, making 10 Scottish Premiership appearancesas well as playing four times in the Europa League, even notching an assist in last week’s 4-1 away win over Nice.
Meantime, Michael Stewart spoke of his admiration for the 25-year-old after signing a new deal at Ibrox, saying in October: “We are delighted that Dujon has committed his future to the club. He has become a vital member of the team over the past year since I joined the club, showing his potential in many positions and always ready for the team.
“We will continue to work hard with him to get the most out of him and we believe he will continue to have a big impact on the team.”
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On the plus side, Clement hasn’t completely ruled it £22,000 a week Sterling sat out the midweek game at Ibrox but the fact he missed St Johnstone and is seeing a specialist suggests he may have to sit it out.
