Rangers captain James Tavernier is likely to miss 'the next few games' as he awaits a scan on a knee injury picked up in Belgium.
The defender limped off during the 4-3 win over Royal Antwerp and Steven Gerrard admits it's a major blow as he awaits news on the seriousness of it.
He'll undergo a scan over the weekend and Gerrard is hoping for good news, but he expects to be without his captain for at least a few matches.
That would include Rangers' clash with Dundee United on Sunday, the second leg against Antwerp and potentially the trip to Livingston on March 3.
And Gerrard said: "No fresh injury updates, the boys will get scans today and then we can give an update.
“We will see what the scan shows to see what he’s going to miss (Tavernier), he’s obviously going to miss the next few games.
With Nathan Patterson being disciplined for Covid-19 protocol breaches, Leon Balogun filled in at right back against Antwerp and Ryan Jack can also play there.
So Gerrard is confident he has enough cover, although he hinted that he would look at free agents if needed.
He added: "Leon Balogun played well in that position. Ryan Jack can also do a job so we do have options if required at right-back.
"We are showing the strength & depth of the squad, I would love to play Jack every minute but I have to protect & look after him so he is ready and fresh going into the weekend."
