Ryan Naderi’s predicted return from injury could give Rangers timely push over finish line
Ryan Naderi’s injury isn’t as bad as first feared, and his awaited Rangers return could come in the future, but at the perfect time.
The Bears have lost the striker to injury at what seems like a horrible time, as the post-split fixtures await.
Granted, there is now a lot of pressure on Youssef Chermiti to keep delivering the heroics at Ibrox, though the Scottish Premiership can not be decided by just one man.
However, Naderi will be a big miss for the next couple of games, as his return isn’t deemed to be imminent.
Naderi could return for the game against Celtic, which will then make the German available for the final three games of the season.
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This is how Ryan Naderi could give Rangers final boost
Rangers face Motherwell at Ibrox in the first game after the break this Sunday, and Chermiti is destined to lead the line.
Bojan Miovski has also shown glimpses of his form in recent games, proving to be a goal-scoring threat off the bench.
| Player | Games | Goals | Shots on target per 90 |
| Youssef Chermiti | 25 | 11 | 1.65 |
| Bojan Miovski | 26 | 7 | 1.34 |
| Ryan Naderi | 8 | 1 | 1.54 |
As seen in the table above, Chermiti has the most shots on target per 90 minutes at 1.65.
However, everyone knows the presence that Naderi brings, and though he hasn’t had the best luck in front of goal since arriving, he is a nuisance for opponents.
The problem with the striker is that his injury is muscle-related, which means he cannot be rushed back in, but to see his name on the teamsheet in the most important Old Firm game of the season would be huge.
It’s a matter of when, not if, as the 22-year-old’s return will be a push that could fire Gers into the top spot for the title.
Is Tuur Rommens’ return needed more?
Danny Rohl suggested in his pre-match press conference that Tuur Rommens is close to making a comeback for the Bears.
That’s put Jayden Meghoma’s playing chances in doubt, as the on-loan Brentford star seems to have failed to replace his left-back competition.
The Gers have conceded five goals in their last two matches with Meghoma playing, and the gaps in defence are clear to see.
Rommens’ return could be big for Rangers, if not even larger than Naderi, who could be back soon.
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