This week, Philippe Clement visited Auchenhowie and provided an update on his 38-goal scorer.
Oscar Cortes and Fabio Silva were added to Rangers’ attacking line during the summer window by Philippe Clement.
When asked if this would be sufficient firepower, the Gers manager gave an indication that he had a strategy and was confident in the players on his team.
The revelation that Philippe Clement has a proven goal scorer who might soon return to the Rangers has given him a boost, especially because Danilo and Abdullah Sima are expected to be out for months rather than weeks.
Philippe Clement anticipates Kemar Roofe’s comeback soon.
The current state of affairs for Kemar Roofe has a hint of “one last dance.”
Though the likelihood of a new deal is quite slim, he will still want to end his career on a strong note.
This week, Roofe gave fans hope that he was back on the grass when he posted an Instagram photo of his new boots. Clement later revealed that Roofe has resumed training at Aughenhowie.
“Not just yet, as we’re taking things step by step with him. Today was his first training session, although it was with the second squad. We hope he returns in a positive manner.
“I don’t want to set a deadline since that would put pressure on Kemar and the medical team.
“When he is with me, I want him to be completely fit; he works with them beforehand. He could, of course, play a major role this season.
Although Philippe Clement notes that there is no timetable for when we might see him return to the Rangers first team, the fact that he is playing on the grass and not in the gym is encouraging.
Although the gaffer undoubtedly wants to get Roofe up to 100%, does anyone really know what 100% truly means these days?
After losing so much time with injuries, the 38-goal scorer would not be fully match fit until the end of the season.
With his paltry 93 appearances in three and a half seasons, it is not worth waiting for or expecting that he will be available for a sustained run of games.
Moreover, we owe Roofe nothing, as harsh as it may sound.
According to Salary Sport, he has been paid a huge £4.5 million, or an incredible £120,000 per goal, for his 38 goals.
Given his past before joining Rangers, there’s a good chance Kemar Roofe may never fully recover from his injuries. Nevertheless, if he can come back to the kind of shape required to play for 15-20 minutes, or even longer, then he ought to be in the starting lineup on match days.
Roofe’s clinical play was just what the Ross County offensive needed, and in close games, he could still fill in for Clement, especially when goal differential could be a concern.
March is drawing near, and time is not on Roofe’s side.
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