“I don’t like what I’m hearing”: Kris Boyd is now very concerned about the £6 million Rangers player

Rangers already face a lot of issues both on and off the pitch.

In addition to the one win in the first four games of the new season, there are other issues with the stadium, the inability to get Champions League action, the stodgy football, and Todd Cantwell’s expulsion.

Thus, Philippe Clement could have performed without adding an injury emergency to the mix.

Now, “crisis” might be a bit of a stretch. Leon Balogun ought to be back in action very soon, and Nicolas Raskin might be back in the mix in a few weeks.

But with Ridvan Yilmaz possibly now a long-term absentee as well as the loss of Oscar Cortes on opening weekend, things at Rangers look set to worsen before they get better.

Following Borna Barisic’s departure to Trabzonspor, Yilmaz, the Rangers’ first-choice left-back, went down clutching his thigh during the team’s 2-0 midweek loss to Dynamo Kyiv.

Shortly after, he was carried off on a stretcher, his face filled with agony.

While Clement was quick to downplay any fresh concerns about Danilo—stating that the striker’s gait was more concerning than a limp—fans and pundits alike are beginning to express grave concerns about the player’s prolonged absence.

Danilo has not yet made a comeback to the Rangers’ lineup.

This season, Danilo has made zero appearances.

He actually hasn’t been seen in a competitive game since early December due to a serious knee injury he sustained against Hearts more than seven months ago.

The former Rangers striker Kris Boyd is frustrated with both Head of Performance Tom Taylor and Clement, arguing that an increasingly crowded treatment table necessitates some uncomfortable questions being answered.

Boyd tells the Scottish Sun, “I’m sure some people will call me outdated and bring up my body from when I played. “Go ahead and do it.

However, I can assure you that I was never injured and that I hardly ever skipped a training session. Even though I wasn’t the fastest, I still achieved 300 career goals.

“Perhaps I wouldn’t have been out on the pitch doing that if Walter Smith had paid attention to the sports science experts.”

Boyd might be pointing the finger in the wrong direction right now. After all, any club can suffer from freak injuries.

However, the former Kilmarnock talisman can’t help but question whether Yilmaz’s suffering was preventable. Or when on earth Danilo will return, given the recent radio silence surrounding the £6 million center-forward.

The initial enthusiasm surrounding the possibility of reviving the former Danilo and Vaclav Cerny collaboration has gradually faded.

Also out for Philippe Clement is left-back Ridvan Yilmaz.

Boyd continues, “Ridvan Yilmaz has also experienced injury issues over the years.” “Surely, if the sport science specialists were that good, they would have noticed that his body was too tired to detect the injury he sustained.

However, I’ll tell you what they ought to be doing, which is ensuring that the £6 million Danilo is prepared for performance. He’s been out for seven months due to an injury, so I know that, but someone needs to explain to me why he’s still not up to date.

Perhaps Clement is attempting to shield individuals from harm in the background through his speech patterns. However, I don’t agree with what the Rangers manager is saying at this time.

“I’d love to know why he’s not sounding like the guy who took charge first.”

With Hamza Igamane still unproven for a first-team position and Danilo out of the picture, Rangers are now even more dependent on the inconsistent Cyriel Dessers.

If Yilmaz is sidelined for an extended length of time, Jefte might have the opportunity to take over at left back.

The world media covers Rangers’ UCL loss, putting Jefte’s decision in the forefront

The wide man’s red card infuriated Rangers, and it appears they have sympathy for him.

It’s widely agreed that Rangers were treated terribly, and that Jefte’s red card had a major role in their Champions League elimination.

Playing a bit further forward as a winger, the left-back was given the boot after receiving a second yellow card for what appeared to be a fairly harmless aerial challenge with a Dynamo Kyiv player. Later on, Gers gave up two goals to fall further behind and qualify for the Europa League.

FuriousWhile Scottish pundits attacked the referee, accusing him of cheating, Philippe Clement called it the worst decision he had ever seen in football.It turns out that the decision and the game received widespread coverage in international media, so it wasn’t just analysts in this nation who had this opinion.

X Sport (Ukraine)

Jefte received a penalty for an elbow that escaped our notice. With his snap decision, the referee put himself under pressure, and VAR was powerless to step in. Dynamo will not be concerned about that.

Obozrevatel in the Ukraine

Jefte accidentally struck Karavaev’s neck while elbowing him. The Italian referee, to be honest, went overboard. There was not a serious infraction.

But we shouldn’t be alarmed by that. Dynamo is aware of how to use its numerical advantage.

Klankosova, in the Ukraine

Ukraine was made proud by Dynamo Kyiv. They succeeded in a very challenging mission. The victory was sealed by Oleksandr Pikhalyonok in the 82nd minute and Nazar Voloshyn two minutes later for a nation that has been at war with Russia for more than two and a half years.

Denmark’s bold

The game changed after a goalless first half thanks to a red card. After 51 minutes, winger Jefte of the home team received his second yellow card, and it seemed like a long way to go until the 90 minutes. The fact that they outnumbered the Rangers was exploited by the guests.

O Jogo (in Portuguese)

For the first time, Philippe Clement added two players to his team’s starting lineup, but it was ultimately insignificant. Jefte’s red card was significant, but until a sucker punch late in the game, the home team found it difficult to pose a threat to the visitors.

L’Equipe, a French company

Tuesday’s Champions League match saw Dynamo Kyiv defeat Rangers 0-2 to extend their winning streak to 4 games. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw between the teams. In Scotland, Dynamo Kiev performed expertly on the Rangers pitch.

Italy’s Gazetta dello Sport

Scored at Hampden Park by Dynamo Kiev. From the beginning of the second half, Rangers were reduced to ten men and punished by Voloshyn and Pikhalyonok. Although the referee was criticised following the match, the hosts shouldn’t be too upset about not touching the Dynamo goal.

Rangers loanee Philippe Clement wanted to purchase spotted at stadium with fresh interest

For Philippe Clement, who is rebuilding at Rangers, the transfer window has been challenging.

After their season began with a 1-1 draw against Hearts, the Glasgow giants secured a vital three points against Motherwell on Saturday afternoon.

Once more, finishing their chances proved to be challenging against Motherwell with Rangers still unconvinced by Cyriel Dessers.

Rangers’ shopping list included a new centre-forward, but they have thus so far failed to satisfy Clement.

While HITC verified Lyndon Dykes has also been taken into consideration this summer, Lawrence Shankland has been the club’s top striker target.

After Kemar Roofe left and Fabio Silva returned to Wolves following his loan term, Rangers have been short in the striker area.

Clement said he would have preferred to sign Silva on a permanent contract rather than a loan, but at the time Rangers couldn afford him.

£35 million flop seen at stadium under demand.

During his loan, Silva only scored six goals for Rangers; he did not particularly win over the Ibrox supporters while he was in Scotland.

After failing to settle at the Premier League team, he is now seeking a way out of Wolves this summer; reports indicate he is getting close to a move to Italy.

O Jogo claims that Genoa, a Serie A team, are interested in a move for Silva since they have long-term interest in him going back from last December.

Silva has also been connected with a return to Portugal and posted on Saturday on Instagram stating he was at Porto’s Estadio do Dragao to see their game against Gil Vicente.

Silva began his career at Porto then signed for Wolves for £35million, breaking club records.

Silva will definitely move on this summer, thus a comeback to Rangers is quite unlikely.

Though time is running short before the window slams close at the end of August, Clement still needs a new striker.

Rangers must reach into their pocket and sign a new centre-forward; else, their title challenge could be ended before it ever started.

Report: Rangers’ departure is imminent, with a possible £4.2 million deal to be completed

It was inevitable that one of the Rangers’ out-of-favour players would leave Ibrox before the transfer window closed.

It has become abundantly clear over the past two weeks. But even though the question isn’t “if,” it is unquestionably “when.”

According to reports from Greece last Friday, Jose Cifuentes was scheduled to finalise his transfer from Rangers to Aris Thessaloniki “immediately.”

Maybe, on the shores of the Aegean Sea, “immediately” means something different. Since Cifuentes is still a Rangers player after a week. In theory, at least; the Ecuadorian international is presently on loan at Cruzeiro in Brazil.

So, the question is: When will Cifuentes’ identity as an Aris player finally be revealed?

Rangers haven’t let go of Jose Cifuentes yet.

After Rangers’ match against Motherwell at Fir Park, which has gone on longer than many would have liked, Cifuentes may formally leave within 24 hours, according to Nova Sport, the most recent outlet to comment on the situation.

According to Nova Sport, Cifuentes is expected to land in Greece before Sunday.

Before signing a contract that will see him depart the Glasgow giants on an initial loan deal, he probably has to go through medical testing.

Concerns have been raised regarding whether Cifuentes’ Aris agreement will contain a “obligation” or a “option-to-buy” clause.

In either case, Rangers will have made a sizable profit on a player who arrived from Los Angeles FC for £1.2 million last summer with high expectations but struggled to establish a spot in the starting lineup. That is, assuming he ends up staying in the team permanently.

Gers to profit handsomely from Ibrox misfit

According to All About Aris, Cifuentes might cost Aris an astounding £4.2 million.

This would be another excellent deal, having recovered nearly all of the money they paid for Sam Lammers when the forward joined FC Twente. A £3 million profit on a player who made nine Premiership appearances without scoring or setting up a goal.

According to reports, Cifuentes will also become the highest paid player in Aris’ history, taking home pay that could reach £24,000 per week, or “crazy.”

As nine new players arrived this summer—Connor Barron, Jefte, and Vaclav Cerny are already making an impression—significant outgoings were always anticipated at Ibrox. Before the window closes, Todd Cantwell and Ianis Hagi will also be permitted to leave in addition to Cifuentes.

Hagi’s exclusion from Clement’s starting lineup for the 1-1 Champions League qualifying match against Dynamo Kiev revealed that the Romanian playmaker is not in Clement’s lineup.

According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Rangers are reportedly prepared to rip up Hagi’s contract in its last year.

When asked if Hagi would play a role in 2024–2025 on the Rangers’ official YouTube channel, Clement replied, “No.” “We had obviously discussed that with him and his representatives prior to the preseason.

“With the club, there are many things we need to consider. Regarding salaries, regarding the number of players that can be placed in a position given our budget, and obtaining funding for transfers.

It is abundantly evident that the idea is to make a sale. That was also his desire. Thus, that is the evident circumstance.

Premier League player’s succinct Instagram reply to a Rangers player ignites the transfer rumour

Huge props to the Rangers squad for drawing their Champions League qualifying match against Dynamo Kiev.

Though Cyriel Dessers’ last-minute equaliser in the Champions League QR3 match has the game poised at 1-1, it’s evident that the Ibrox side knows that the job isn’t done yet.

Rangers put on a strong show, and the outcome and their play have given fans hope that they can win the nearly £30 million that is being offered in exchange for Champions League qualification.

Additionally, a player in Abdallah Sima, whose ability to play again at Ibrox may depend on such a windfall, has just commented on Instagram.

In response to Diomande, Sima

For Rangers, Mohamed Diomande is starting to establish himself as a vital midfield player.

The Ivorian technician is quickly rising to the top of the team sheet at Ibrox, having covered every blade of grass in Poland.

After the game, the West African midfielder took to Instagram to reassure supporters that the “job’s not finished,” with all of his attention focused on defeating Dynamo in Glasgow the following week.

 

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However, one of the post’s comments is what will really get Rangers supporters excited.

Through his official account, Abdallah Sima responded to Mohamed Diomande, aka “Mon Gars,” receiving nearly 400 likes as of this writing.

Rangers has made it very evident that they want to bring the Senegalese forward back to Glasgow, even though the Brighton forward is currently back at the south coast club.

Champions League improves Sima’s search

The remarks made by Abdallah Sima coincide with an intriguing window for Rangers in the transfer market.

Rangers have two distinct plans for the remaining portion of the window, depending on whether the team makes it into the Champions League, as Philippe Clement has made clear.

This implies that the players the Rangers target before the trade deadline closes will depend on the European competitions they participate in this year.

Similar to Hannibal Mejbri, a move for Abdallah Sima might be contingent upon Champions League qualification.

When Sima and the Belgian spoke about the situation earlier in the summer, Gers manager Clement made a hint to that effect.

Naturally, I’ve been in contact with him, Clement stated in July.

He resembles one of my boys. Abda is a huge club fan. Abda is a huge fan of the style of play we had the previous season and his part in it. He cherished the staff and his teammates.

However, since Brighton is ultimately the owner, everything revolves around the money. It is not feasible at this time.

However, we would be happy to have him returned, so we will keep an eye out for any opportunities along the way. We’ll investigate if it’s feasible.

Despite sustaining a serious injury at the beginning of the season, Abdallah Sima scored 16 goals in 39 games for the Rangers last season.

In Rangers’ debut against Dynamo Kyiv, Ferguson delivers the Jefte verdict live on BBC Sportsound

Derek Ferguson gave his assessment of Jefte, the new signing for the Rangers, calling the Brazilian “excellent” during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Dynamo Kyiv.

In May, Jefte, 20, signed a four-year contract from Fluminense, with Rangers contributing an additional £2 million.

Ferguson’s commendation follows the left-back’s halftime substitution for Scott Wright during the Gers’ Champions League qualifying match against the Ukrainians in Poland.

Ferguson stated the following when speaking on BBC Sportsound on August 6, 20:05: “There was a lot of talk before the game about Jefte starting ahead of Scott Wright.”

“He’s fantastic; he possesses strength and speed, and I felt Yilmaz and Jefte would make a good combination.”

Jefte might declare his intention to start the upcoming Rangers game.

The Brazilian didn’t start the match, but Phillipe Clement has no excuse to overlook him when they play Motherwell on August 10.

The left side of the pitch was much more stable as soon as he entered the game, and he provided Yilmaz with a lot of assistance.

The left-back was a long-term target for the team and signed with them close to the opening of the summer transfer window.

He is one of the few additions that, along with Connor Barron’s, could genuinely affect the starting lineup for the Giants.

Connor Barron is Rangers’ newest midfield signing this summer, on a free transfer from Aberdeen

In addition to being a younger alternative to Borna Barisic, the left-back’s versatility as a winger further enhances his skill set.

While the Gers’ performance against Dynamo fell short of expectations, Clement might have a better chance of winning if Shoukd Jefte were given the starting nod against Motherwell.

Spotted: Clement gets a “Major” injury boost while training with the Rangers before their match against Kyiv

Ahead of Rangers’ UEFA Champions League qualifying match against Dynamo Kyiv, Dujon Sterling has been spotted in training.

The Scottish Sun published an image on August 5th, which indicates that Philippe Clement has benefited from a “major” injury boost. Sterling, who was not available for the Hearts match over the weekend, is expected to play against the Ukrainian team.

On August 6, Gers and Dynamo Kyiv play at Arena Lublin, where the 24-year-old may play in his first game of the year.

Dujon Sterling is anticipated to be the Rangers’ first-choice right-back.

The possibility of Sterling getting back to full fitness before the Kyiv qualifier is a huge plus for the team.

The 24-year-old’s addition to the team may result in him playing right back, particularly in light of captain James Tavernier’s recent defensive shortcomings and reports that he may be leaving. [Edward David]

There have been calls for a more defensively sound option because Tavernier, despite his attacking prowess, has been criticised for his defensive performances.

With his versatility and defensive prowess, Sterling might be able to help the Rangers with their defensive problems.

In addition to meeting the team’s immediate defensive needs, his possible start in the next league match or against Dynamo Kyiv would offer a long-term solution at right back.

James Tavernier has had a stellar Rangers career

As a result, Tavernier might take on a more senior role or offer options for rotation, making the team more competitive and well-rounded.

Rangers’ injury worries grow as the reported £4m transfer decision is looked at more closely

Philippe Clement, the manager of Rangers, promised fans that players would get hurt after he got his feet under the desk at Ibrox.

It shocked the former manager of Club Brugge what he found in Glasgow: a physically undercooked team that was regularly wiped out by problems.

Rangers have changed the medical staff and the way the club prepares for the season. Clement confirmed that “injury prevention work” has been a big focus this summer, and there was new hope that the club’s struggling medical department would get better.

Rangers had a rough preseason, and just 90 minutes into the new season, there are already signs that the Ibrox injury curse isn’t quite over.

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Rangers get two injuries in a row

Rangers started their pre-season with a friendly match against Ajax. It was great to see Nikolas Raskin in the game.

The Belgian moved to Rangers about 18 months ago, but injuries have made his time in Glasgow, which started out so well, very difficult.

Raskin was the first player to cause concern at Ibrox this season when he went down after a hard challenge in the first half in Holland.

After being told Raskin would be out for six weeks, Rangers fans have heard it all before. He will now return sometime in September. We’re not going to hold our breath.

When Hearts played the first game of the Scottish Premiership season, having Colombian winger Oscar Cortes back in the team was a good sign.

The 20-year-old joined the club on loan in January. He got off to a good start, but an injury in February ended his season at Rugby Park.

In six months, the winger was hurt when he got into a fight with Hearts right back Gerald Taylor right before halftime.

When the kid first came out for the second half, he pulled up before being taken off, and Cortes left the pitch in tears.

We don’t know how bad the injury is yet, but Rangers fans will not be happy if he gets hurt again in the next year since they just agreed to pay £4 million to sign the attacker from RC Lens.

Ibrox’s great utility player Dujon Sterling hasn’t been seen since the 2-0 loss to Manchester United in a friendly, but he might be able to play against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday.

Can Rangers get their expensive team in shape?

And these are scary signs that Rangers are still a long way from making their team strong enough to handle the tough games in Scotland.

Raskin and Cortes have had trouble adjusting to how tough and physical the league is. That’s about £5.5 million spent on players who haven’t been able to contribute consistently because of injuries.

It’s something that happens all the time in the squad.

But there is some reason to be optimistic, if that’s what you want to call it.

Philippe Clement stressed that many players on the team have finally had a full, physical pre-season after being hurt for years.

Before the game with Hearts, Clement told the press, “We already saw fewer injuries this pre-season.”

“There were a few players who hadn’t played in a full preseason in the past couple of years but did so now.”

“Does that mean we automatically won’t get hurt?”

The body can’t be changed in five or six weeks, so no, that’s not what’s going on. A few of them are already stronger, but there is still more work to be done.

This is about players like Kieran Dowell, Rabbi Matondo, Tom Lawrence, and Ben Davies, who will say they still have a lot to prove at Rangers.

Even though they may finally be healthy, we don’t think they’re good enough to lead Rangers to where they need to be.

That’s true even though Salary Sport says these four players make up about £4.5m of the club’s annual wage bill.

Danilo, a Brazilian striker who wasn’t used against Hearts, has also come back after a long knee injury, but we won’t say anything until he starts playing games.