Rangers captain Shankland ruled out for up to four months

Lawrence Shankland, the Scotland forward who has captained Rangers, suffered a hamstring tear during training and will be sidelined for up to four months.

Medical staff have indicated that the injury is severe enough that surgery may be required to ensure a full recovery.

The loss of Shankland will leave Rangers without a key attacking threat for the remainder of the season, forcing the squad to rely on backup forwards and new signings.

Rangers’ manager will need to adjust the lineup and tactics to cope with the absence, while the club’s medical team works to expedite Shankland’s rehabilitation.

Shankland’s injury comes at a crucial time for Rangers as they push for domestic titles and European qualification, making his return a priority for the club’s campaign.