Injury Expert: Rangers player may need late fitness test v Celtic, risked being out longer

Rangers defender Robin Propper may require a late fitness test ahead of the Celtic clash on 1 September, according to Dr Rajpal Brar.

The injury expert claims that while he risked being out for months with a Grade 3 rupture, his setback does not seem to be as extreme.

In his pre-match press conference, Philippe Clement only mentioned Ridvan Yilmaz being an absentee which suggests the 30-year-old Dutch centre-back is in contention.

Discussing his situation exclusively with Ibrox News, Brar, a doctor in physical therapy and a sports scientist, said:

“He had a groin injury and the best case is just a niggle which can be days whereas the worst case is a Grade 3 rupture which is months, which is always a risk initially.

“His day-to-day routine really depends on the severity and it seems like he’s avoided being ruled out for weeks or months.

“He may require a late fitness test but I do not see this being a major setback.“

Robin Propper must be a regular for Rangers this season

If Gers are to win the league, they will need Propper, arguably the best defender at the club, to be fit.

He will undoubtedly offer a lot of solidity in defence and his leadership ability will benefit the rest of the team too.

Against Celtic it’ll be a real test of his credentials and hopefully, he clears his late fitness test and is a hundred per cent for the game.

In other Rangers news, the club had reached another agreement to seal a last-gasp loan signing on transfer deadline day.

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