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RANGERS are optimistic their injury situation can ease enough to allow key players who have been struggling with knocks recently to play in Sunday’s Ramsdens Cup final.

 

A number of important squad members are doubtful for the clash with Raith Rovers at Easter Road as the Light Blues bid to win the trophy for the first time.

 

But nobody is being ruled out of contention at this stage and that’s a boost for Gers given how many people have been hurt in recent weeks.

 

Jon Daly was taken off in the closing minutes of Saturday’s 2-1 win at Arbroath with a hamstring strain.

 

But that was purely precautionary as he had felt it tighten and didn’t want to take any chances, with the expectation being he should be able to play in Edinburgh.

 

Ian Black is now out of the protective boot he has had on since taking a blow to his foot against Brechin nine days ago.

 

He is yet to train but will be monitored as the week goes on along with Nicky Law, who twisted his back in the same fixture at Glebe Park and has been receiving treatment.

 

David Templeton has been sidelined since he suffered a groin strain on the night League One was clinched against Airdrieonians on March 12.

 

He had been expected to be out for around six weeks but took part in some running drills with physio Stevie Walker this morning at Murray Park.

 

That means he could be involved if he continues to get stronger, while Andy Little will be continually assessed too.

 

The only confirmed absentee at this stage is Arnold Peralta, whose booking in the semi-final win over Stenhousemuir means he is suspended.

 

Assistant manager Kenny McDowall said: “We’ve got a few injuries but we’ve got to give everybody the time they need and we’re happy to allow them up to the last minute.

 

“The medical team is working night and day to try to get the boys back because we need as many bodies fit as possible.

 

“We’ve two important cup matches coming up with the Scottish Cup semi-final against Dundee United approaching as well but we can only take one at a time.

 

“The first game is the Ramsdens Cup final and that’s the most important one for us at the moment because it’s the next one.

 

“We can’t look too far ahead. We have to prepare properly and try to win this cup final. Only after that can we look at the Dundee United game.

 

“We do have two massive games rather than just one but you have to give them the respect they merit in the order they come.

 

“Obviously we’ll look at our injury situation towards the end of the week and try to make the right calls but all our focus for now is on this Sunday and nothing else.”

 

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