Russell Martin has provided a major injury update on Cyriel Dessers.
And it's positive news for the striker and the Ibrox club.
The Gers head coach insists the Nigerian's knee injury is not as bad as initially feared.
The frontman pulled up during the midweek game against Viktoria Plzen in Champions League qualifying.
Last season's top goalscorer was forced off the field in severe pain, with clips of him jarring his knee in the turf going viral online. This led to speculation he'd even caused damage to his ACL.
Martin has provided an update while previewing tomorrow's Premier Sports Cup last-16 tie against Alloa Athletic.
And the boss insists Dessers will be back in action sooner rather than later, with there even being a possibility of Tuesday's UCL play-off against Club Brugge being enough recovery time for the striker.
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Martin said: "Cyriel Dessers' injury was not as bad as we thought; he is still sore, but he will be back in the upcoming weeks.
"We need strength and depth. Turning to the bench and having players make an impact is great.
"Tomorrow will look different from Tuesday, but we have been preparing, and it's been good learning for me and the coaching staff, and we are well prepared for tomorrow."
Meanwhile, there is a boost to Rangers' squad availability heading into Saturday's game.
Mikey Moore, Hamza Igamane and Thelo Aasgaard are all ready for selection against the League One opponent.
