Rangers preparations for the upcoming games against Alashkert and Celtic have been dealt a significant blow with the confirmation of positive Covid cases within the club bubble.
No names have yet been released but with the squad due to travel to Armenia tomorrow, it won’t be long before those affected will be known.
This evening, Rangers released a short and concise statement laying out the basic information.
Club Statement: https://t.co/NhFZLhSrB1 pic.twitter.com/zl4tKCoSNq
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) August 24, 2021
The rumour mill is already in operation but further information is likely to be provided tomorrow via official channels.
Depending on the number of players affected, it could create issues over both games but the hope is that the impact on the playind squad will be limited.
Rangers will be confident of progressing to the Europa League group stage, given the 1-0 lead and gap in quality with Alashkert but there is a job still to be done.
By the time Sunday’s Old Firm clash comes around, the full extent of the situation will be known.
That is the more formidable test ahead but the one game at a time mantra is even more apparent now.