Steven Gerrard watched his side beat Ross County 2-0 tonight but the win was achieved at considerable cost.
On the hour mark, after opening the scoring, Jermain Defoe was stretchered off with what has been reported as a hamstring injury.
At the age of 37 on the back of four matches in 10 days the former England striker could be facing a lengthy spell on the side-lines.
61’ – Jermain Defoe stretchered off at Ibrox after going down while chasing a long ball.
Alfredo Morelos coming on as his replacement.
— Superscoreboard (@ClydeSSB) January 29, 2020
Jermain Defoe stretchered off with what looks like a hamstring injury
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— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) January 29, 2020
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard says Jermain Defoe came off with a calf complaint. Hopes it’s not as bad as first feared. Perhaps looking at 2-4 week lay-off. Will discuss with Ross Wilson whether they need to bring in extra striking cover
— Andy Newport (@AndyNewportPA) January 29, 2020
Alfredo Morelos, who was apparently suffering from a calf strain replaced Ryan Kent in the 68th minute with Gerrard now facing an anxious wait to discover the extent of the veteran’s injury.
So far during the transfer window Gerrard hasn’t added to his squad with the club still to address the £10m shortfall to complete the season. Last week Kenny Miller was released by Partick Thistle.
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New Director of Football Ross Wilson was brought in to help sell players but so far he has still to bring in his first transfer fee.
