Rangers host Kilmarnock at Ibrox on Saturday with their title challenge gathering pace, but Derek McInnes will be without Cammy Devlin for around six weeks after the midfielder damaged a hamstring in the Old Firm win at Celtic. The blow was softened by the news that all 13 of Rangers’ internationals returned from duty unscathed, and victory would take the Ibrox side top of the Scottish Premiership before Celtic travel to Motherwell on Sunday.
Thirteen back, one major blow
McInnes delivered a mixed fitness update at his Thursday press conference, as reported by Rangers Review. The headline concern is Devlin, who limped out of the 1-0 win at Parkhead in the final minutes and faces at least six weeks on the sidelines. There was initial fear the Australian might need surgery, but that has been ruled out.
“Dujon had a little hamstring strain, but he’s been fine. He’s been training, but he’s one that’s benefited from the break,” McInnes said of Dujon Sterling, who picked up his own hamstring problem in the same game but is now available. Dan Neil is also fine after his knock.
The better news is the clean bill of health from the international break. All 13 Rangers players who travelled, i...