Rangers' attack struggles with Shankland out until 2027 due to injury

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Rangers' attack struggles with Shankland out until 2027 due to injury
Summary

Rangers face an attacking crisis as Lawrence Shankland is expected to remain out until 2027 due to a hamstring injury. Shankland, who had made a promising start to his season, suffered the injury during a match against Motherwell. His absence compounds the challenge for manager Derek McInnes, who already lost Youssef Chermiti to a serious knee injury. McInnes will need to adjust his attack, distributing goals among Ryan Naderi, Kevin Kelsy, and Bojan Miovski instead. The club must also be cautious with Shankland's recovery and consider winter recruitment strategies.

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  • •Shankland suffered a grade 2c hamstring tear on September 5.
  • •Chermiti may miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury.
  • •Naderi scored the winning goal against Motherwell, showcasing his potential.
  • •Kelsy is working to establish himself after joining for £9 million.
  • •McInnes needs to avoid relying solely on one striker as injuries mount.
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  • 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — An Interesting Question Looms In The Rangers Attack: Should McInnes Change His Approach Here?
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Rangers have suffered another setback in attack, with Lawrence Shankland expected to remain unavailable until 2027 despite encouraging progress in his hamstring recovery.According to Pete O’Rourke o...

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