Frankie 8,151 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Rangers were today dealt another injury hammer blow with the news Madjid Bougherra faces three weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring strain. The influential Algerian defender will now miss the crunch Champions League clash against Manchester United next Wednesday night at Ibrox. He is also set to sit out crucial SPL matches against Kilmarnock, Dundee United and Hearts ââ?¬â?? and looks almost certain to miss Gers final Champions League clash against Bursaspor in Turkey on December 7. Bougherra travelled to Luxembourg on Sunday to join up with the Algeria squad for a friendly after playing in last weekendââ?¬â?¢s 2-0 win over Aberdeen However, he felt a problem in his hamstring and went for an MRI scan. A strain was discovered, and he will now go for further tests on returning to Glasgow. But the timescale is being set at around three weeks. Rangers boss Walter Smith may have to hand injury-prone defender Andy Webster his chance now at a crucial stage of the season, although he will have to prove he is fit enough to play. Maurice Edu is already out for at least the next two weeks with a knee problem, while Nikica Jelavic and James Beattie are long-term absentees. Kyle Lafferty, Sasa Papac, Steven Naismith and Kirk Broadfoot are also nursing knocks and will need to be assessed before this weekendââ?¬â?¢s trip to Rugby Park. But the loss of Bougherra is a massive blow with huge matches domestically and in Europe looming. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/editor-s-picks/madjid-bougherra-sidelined-for-three-weeks-1.1069311 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 If this story is true, then even although Bougherra has hardly been brilliant of late, it is a big loss ahead of important matches... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1ndy 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 how good are the young CB's ?? or maybe the elusive Mr. Webster may grace us with his presence 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Perry is highly rated but I assume our manager will deploy Broadfoot alongside Weir as first deputy... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1ndy 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 i'd like parry to get a shot but as you say frankie its gonna be broadfoot. even tho i prefer broadfoot at right back 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 0 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Might be Webster's long awaited chance? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,151 Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Might be Webster's long awaited chance? If the guy is fit... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,419 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Might be Webster's long awaited chance? Who???............................ 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 McCulloch? That news is a huge blow. Thankfully it's only 3 weeks though. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbr 1,247 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Perry was always regarded higher than Wilson however he was injured when he went onloan to Oxford I think , hopefully he can make an impact , lets face it these young guys have to make an impact , and walter has to realise it 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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