Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack misses Hearts clash

The midfielder hasn't started a game since February

Author: Andrew MacleanPublished 10th Dec 2021
Last updated 10th Dec 2021

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has been ruled out for their trip to Tynecastle to take on Hearts this Sunday.

The 29-year old has made three substitute appearances since February and has suffered another set-back in his recovery.

Jack missed their trip to Lyon on Thursday and will also sit out of their match against Robbie Neilson's side this weekend.

It has been nine months since the Scotland international last started a game due to persistent calf problems.

Ibrox boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst said: "I don't know if it's the same injury.

"He had a moment in the last training session before Lyon where he went off with a problem.

"We are still diagnosing the problem and once we know more, we can tell about the injury he has.

"So far, he will not be available for Sunday but hopefully he will join us soon.

"He has been working hard. He didn't have game time over the last months because of injury.

"For him personally it's not a good moment. For us as a club also because we don't have Ryan Jack available for games".

Asked if there was a concern of it being another long-term injury, the Rangers manager said: "I don't know. I cannot tell - we'll have to wait and see."