Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland out for up to four months
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Rangers lose Shankland for up to four months due to a hamstring tear; surgery may be required.
Quote from BBC Scotland:
"Lawrence Shankland handed the Rangers armband to Dan Neil on Saturday."
By Andy Burke & Andy Campbell
Summary:
- Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be out for up to four months due to a hamstring tear, possibly needing surgery.
- The forward suffered a recurrence of an injury from his time at Hearts last season.
- He has scored four goals in 10 Rangers appearances and was substituted early in a recent win over Motherwell.
- Shankland’s absence impacts Scotland’s Nations League matches and key league fixtures against St Mirren, Celtic, and others this autumn and winter.
- With fellow striker Youssef Chermiti also out long-term, Rangers face a significant goal-scoring challenge.
- Winger Daisuke Yokota is also injured, but left-back Tuur Rommens could return later this month.
