8 September 2026
Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland out for up to four months with hamstring tear

Rangers captain Lawrence Shankland will be sidelined for up to four months after suffering a hamstring tear and the Scotland forward may need surgery. BBC Sport reports the injury will keep Shankland out of action for an extended period as he recovers or undergoes an operation. The club will be without its captain and one of its attacking options while the forward is unavailable, forcing changes to squad selection and tactics for upcoming matches.
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Rangers will need to adjust team selection and tactics while their captain and forward is unavailable for up to four months.
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