Philippe Clement confirms Rangers are nervously awaiting injury news on key player

The gifted 20-year-old forward from Colombia has been playing well since joining the team on loan from RC Lens, and he once again looked impressive in the final 2-1 triumph over Killie. However, halfway through the second half, Rangers supporters anxiously watched as Oscar Cortes took Scott Wright’s place, gripping his hamstring. When questioned about the Oscar Cortes situation after the game, Philippe Clement stated that he would not be able to provide an injury update for a few days.

Philippe Clement on Oscar Cortes injury

During a press conference held after the game, the Rangers manager bemoaned the team’s continued injury issues. Going into the summer and the upcoming season, Clement reaffirmed his commitment to fixing the team’s ongoing medical problems.

When asked how Oscar Cortes was feeling following the game, Clement responded, “No idea for the moment.” Let’s hope not because we are already losing a lot of players. “It’s really early so we will see tomorrow or the day after and to make a good assessment about him, if he was tired or is it more.” That’s something that has to be worked on in the upcoming months and definitely in the season preparation.

Kilmarnock win to come at cost?

With the matches approaching thick and fast, Oscar Cortes’ hamstring problems, which can always get difficult, will be something Rangers will want him to be ready for. Due to persistent injury issues, Rangers has been without Kieran Dowell, Alex Lowry, Todd Cantwell, Abdallah Sima, Rabbi Matondo, and Danilo for the entirety of the season.

Rangers’ ten-game winning streak was extended with their 2-1 Scottish Premiership triumph against Kilmarnock; nonetheless, the club’s forward line is coming under growing strain from injuries, and Philippe Clement is obviously hoping that the problem will go away. As they aim to continue their assault on three more competitions, Rangers supporters will be crossing their fingers that Oscar Cortes won’t be sidelined for an extended period of time due to injury.

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