Gerrard update leaves doubt about Rangers star (Via HITC)

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has said goalkeeper Allan McGregor is a doubt for the club's upcoming Scottish League Cup semi-final against Hearts, in an interview with BT Sport on Wednesday night.

The veteran Gers star missed out on last night's trip to Dingwall to play Ross County after landing awkwardly during a Sunday match at Ibrox.

Wes Foderingham came into the side without incident, helping his team to a clean sheet.

Gerrard had hope that McGregor would be quickly back in action, but taking no risks, he now thinks he could miss the big Hampden clash on Sunday.

Speaking pre-match on Wednesday, Gerrard told BT Sport: "He tried it yesterday, he was still in some pain so we done the sensible thing. You can't take any risks with your goalkeeper.

"He done his best to be here but unfortunately he couldn't pull through.

"Hopefully he'll be available at the weekend but where we're at right now, he's a doubt."

<h4>Can Rangers cope?</h4> As backup 'keepers go, Foderingham is far from the worst. He's spent enough time as a number one at Ibrox to understand what it takes to perform to the standards required. Gerrard is also right to play it safe with McGregor. The veteran is 37-years-old and any injury issue should be treated with caution. It's preferable for Rangers to lose him in the short-term, if it means he's available for the rest of the season. Despite his advancing years, McGregor has been in exceptional form this season, helping his side to 11 clean sheets in 19 matches, conceding just 11 goals in all competitions. <img alt="Portos Brazilian forward Tiquinho Soares in action with Allan McGregor goalkeeper of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between FC Porto and Rangers FC, at Dragao..." height="427" src="https://cdn.hitc-s.com/i/1632/portos_brazilian_forward_tiquinho_soares_in_action_with_allan_mc_1382216.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 640px;" title="Portos Brazilian forward Tiquinho Soares in action with Allan McGregor goalkeeper of Rangers FC during the UEFA Europa League group G match between FC Porto and Rangers FC, at Dragao..." width="640" /> He's also proved crucial in Europe, most notably against Porto last week when his fantastic double save ensured Gerrard's team won a point. Missing the semi-final is a blow to Rangers, but they should have enough to see off a side who have just lost their manager.

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