Philippe Clement issues worrying Kasanwirjo injury update as Rangers boss breaks silence on Belgium next manager link
dailyrecord.co.ukPhilippe Clement has confirmed that Rangers defender Neraysho Kasanwirjo is facing a long spell on the sidelines after suffering an injury while on international duty - as he distanced himself from links with the Belgium job.The Feyenoord loanee limped off after 68 minutes in the Netherlands U21s 1-1 draw with England after falling awkwardly on the pitch.
The versatile defender has been invaluable to Clement in recent weeks and has often found himself in the team ahead of Gers captain James Tavernier.
And while they are still waiting to learn the full extent of the injury, Clement reveals that the 22-year-old is going to be out for a considerable amount of time, with Rangers' Premier Sports Cup final date with Celtic less than a month away.Speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's clash with Dundee United, he said: "Kasanwirjo is going to have an appointment with a surgeon today, and we will have more news over the weekend - for sure a longer-term injury.
A blow for everyone, especially for him. This is football, it is really hard as he was adapting really well."Rangers have however been boosted with the news that Turkish full back Ridvan Yilmaz is available for Saturday's game while winger Oscar Cortes has returned to training.
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