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Breaking News: Rangers Captain James Tavernier Suffers Shock Injury in Training, Russell Martin Confirms
Rangers FC have been rocked by a major setback after club captain James Tavernier suffered a shock injury during training, head coach Russell Martin has confirmed.
The 32-year-old right-back, renowned for his leadership and consistency at Ibrox, was forced to withdraw from a training session earlier today after going down awkwardly during a routine drill. Medical staff immediately assessed Tavernier, and the player is now set to undergo further scans to determine the severity of the injury.
Russell Martin addressed the situation with visible concern in his post-training media briefing:
> “James is such an important figure for us, both on and off the pitch. Unfortunately, he picked up a knock in training today and we had to bring him off straight away. We don’t know the full extent yet, but he’ll be closely monitored by our medical team. Losing him, even for a short period, would be a big blow.”
Tavernier’s potential absence comes at a critical time for Rangers, who are battling to keep pace in the Scottish Premiership title race while also navigating a demanding European campaign. The captain’s defensive reliability, attacking contributions, and influence in the dressing room make him arguably irreplaceable in Martin’s system.
With Tavernier sidelined for now, Rangers may look to rotate their defensive setup. Summer signing Dujon Sterling and versatile defender Ridvan Yılmaz are expected to be among the leading candidates to step into the starting lineup, while Martin may also tweak his tactical approach to compensate for the skipper’s absence.
The setback also adds fresh pressure on a Rangers side already under scrutiny for inconsistent performances this season. Tavernier, who has consistently been among the team’s top performers, had been central to Martin’s hopes of turning the team’s form around.
Supporters will be anxiously awaiting updates, with hopes that their captain’s injury is not long-term. For now, all eyes will be on the medical reports expected in the coming days.
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