Rangers receive Malik Tillman injury boost ahead of League Cup final clash v Celtic

Rangers midfielder Malik Tillman has been cleared to return to training ahead of their crucial League Cup final clash with Celtic on Sunday, according to the Daily Record.

The on-loan Bayern Munich man has proven a crucial matchwinner for the Gers this season, registering seven goals and four assists from 23 Scottish Premiership games.

However, the 20-year-old missed the win over Livingston at the weekend and has been out of action after limping off at the end of a fifth-round Scottish Cup victory over Partick Thistle, less than a fortnight ago.

And Rangers have now received a momentous boost ahead of Sunday's League Cup final, with the Daily Record [22 February] reporting that the midfielder has been cleared to return to training today [23 February] in the hope of proving his fitness for the Old Firm clash.

The report also claims that Kemar Roofe and John Lundstram could also be given the green light Sunday's showdown at Hampden.

Great news

A match where Rangers will be expected to fully kick off their impressive tenure under Michael Beale with a League Cup triumph has only been further boosted by the great news that Tillman could be in line to feature after his injury a couple of weeks ago.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a tremendous campaign for the Gers, showcasing why he is regarded as one of the brightest young stars on the continent.

The German-born star encapsulates everything required to be a Beale player, he's positionally excellent, technically sound and holds a real eye for goal despite being a midfielder, also showcasing the capabilities to fulfil a number of roles for the club.

Beale will need all the quality he can muster on Sunday, and Tillman's potential return to action is simply the best news the Gers can receive this weekend. A significant boost.

In other Rangers news, Alan Rough has predicted the score for the game against Celtic.