Jose Cifuentes sustained an injury during Rangers’ historic Europa League triumph over Real Betis, according to Philippe Clement.
Following the Ibrox team’s historic 3-2 victory over the La Liga team to win Group C and advance to the Europa League Last 16, the Belgian manager was addressing the media.
Rangers compete on three fronts, so with European football postponed until March, focus will return to the domestic game and a busy schedule of games.
But, Philippe Clement has confirmed that Jose Cifuentes was substituted due to a problem, suggesting that the team’s current run of severe injury difficulties is likely to continue.
Philippe Clement confirms Jose Cifuentes injury
An irritated Jose Cifuentes sustained a muscular injury during Rangers’ Europa League victory against Real Betis, as verified by Philippe Clement.
The 24-year-old Ecuadorian international midfielder was just returning to full health following an injury problem earlier in the season, so this is a serious setback.
At halftime, Rangers were forced to replace the midfield player, and Dujon Sterling took his place in midfield while turning up yet another strong performance for the team.
Clement said, “The frustrating thing for me is that I had to make a change already at halftime.” I don’t like the tale that (Jose) Cifuentes had about his muscular issue since it happened again.
However, you then see Dujon (Sterling) enter the game and excel in the midfield. Thus, that is the mindset that we require.
“It was extremely fantastic to see everyone fighting for the team while playing well with the ball and understanding their roles both with and without it. Thus, three excellent objectives. As a coach, I doubt you could be happier than I am this evening.
Rangers injuries mount amid tough run
International player for Ecuador Jose Cifuentes would have been upset to leave the pitch after making an impression in the first half of Rangers’ Europa League triumph against Real Betis in Spain.
Although the TNT Sport commentary team implied that the transfer was a ploy, Philippe Clement has revealed that Cifuentes has an injury concern.
The midfielder joins a long list of serious problems for Rangers in the centre of the park, as the team continues to be without Tom Lawrence, Ryan Jack, and Nicolas Raskin.
Due to a personal matter, Todd Cantwell was unable to play against Real Betis, and Danilo, a striker from Brazil, is another injured player.
With the midfielder already out for the next two games due to suspension, the Ibrox team will be praying that Jose Cifuentes’ injury is not too serious.
Rangers lost an appeal after Cifuentes was sent off in the 3-1 victory against Dundee, freeing him available for this weekend’s League Cup Final matchup with Aberdeen.
We shall wait for an update on the team situation as the Ecuadorian is expected to miss the Premiership match against Motherwell on Christmas Eve. He is also expected to miss the match against St Johnstone.
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