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Rangers injury crisis appears as defence collapses

Rangers have hit a nightmare moment as the injury crisis tears through the squad. The defence has been left in ruins, with Danny Rohl admitting that he is running out of options. The latest injuries have stripped Rangers of stability, experience and leadership when they need it most. The blow could not have come at a worse time, with key fixtures looming.

Defensive disaster hits Rangers hard

John Souttar’s muscle injury picked up with Scotland was bad enough, but losing Derek Cornelius too has left Rangers in a desperate state. Cornelius went to see a specialist after limping off for Canada, and there is no clear return date. Both players had formed a growing partnership, one that gave Rohl a strong base at the back. Now that pairing has collapsed, leaving a major gap in the heart of defence.

Without them, Rangers look exposed. Nasser Djiga will need to step up quickly, while Emmanuel Fernandez and Clinton Nsiala might be thrown in far sooner than planned. Rohl’s rotation options have vanished overnight. He has no margin for error and must find an emergency solution. Every injury compounds the pressure, every absence makes the next match harder.

Injuries spreading across the squad

It is not only the back line. Mikey Moore, who impressed with England’s youth setup, has picked up a muscle strain. Bailey Rice now needs surgery after a training incident, while doubts linger over Youssef Chermiti and Liam Kelly. Rohl confirmed the full scale of the problem, admitting Rangers face a major test of depth and spirit.

This is not just bad luck. These injuries point to physical overload. Players have gone from a tight schedule to full international duty, then straight back to domestic action. Fatigue has built up and the results are now clear. For a side still adapting to Rohl’s demanding style, the bodies are breaking down.

Rohl must rebuild fast

Rohl now faces the kind of challenge that defines a manager. He has to rebuild a broken defence using what remains. It may mean a tactical rethink, possibly switching to a three-man setup or giving younger players a chance. Supporters will back him, but they also expect results.

Rangers cannot afford to lose more ground while their rivals gain momentum. With no defence left standing, this could become the defining crisis of the season. Rohl must find a way through it, or the title race could vanish before Christmas.