Rangers injury news as late Dujon Sterling update emerges from Auchenhowie pre-Dundee
Rangers have been handed a significant boost ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash against Dundee after positive news emerged from the Auchenhowie training ground regarding versatile defender Dujon Sterling. The former Chelsea youngster had sparked anxiety among the Ibrox faithful when he was forced off at half-time during the recent 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Given Sterling’s unfortunate history with fitness setbacks since arriving in Glasgow, initial fears immediately turned toward another potential spell on the sidelines. However, manager Derek McInnes quickly allayed those concerns by clarifying that the defender’s withdrawal was entirely due to a bout of illness rather than a muscular or structural injury.
Medical staff at Auchenhowie monitored the 26-year-old closely early in the week before clearing him to return to full training. Sterling reportedly came through the subsequent sessions unscathed, much to the relief of the coaching staff. His availability is a massive plus for Rangers as they prepare for a tricky trip to Dens Park. Sterling has established himself as an integral figure in the squad this term, proving his reliability across multiple positions while vastly outstripping his game time from the previous injury-plagued campaign. His defensive stability and energy down the flank have been crucial during the club’s strong domestic run.
While the latest update on Sterling is overwhelmingly positive, the Light Blues still face a few notable absences as they travel to Tayside. Long-term absentees continue to occupy space on the medical room ledger, with manager Derek McInnes missing key personnel including Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti. In addition, options remain constrained by the ongoing unavailability of players like Daisuke Yokota and Cameron Devlin, while further defensive shuffling was forced by a fresh three-week layoff for Ross McCrorie due to a hamstring strain. Navigating this busy period requires careful squad management, making Sterling’s swift recovery from illness all the more vital for maintaining defensive continuity.
Rangers head north aiming to extend an impressive run of domestic form that has seen them string together victories and put intense pressure at the summit of the league table. A win against Dundee would temporarily lift the Ibrox side to the top of the standings, laying down a marker for the rest of the division. With Dens Park historically proving to be a difficult venue where hosts Dundee traditionally raise their game, having trusted operators like Sterling available from the start provides a major sense of stability. McInnes will lean heavily on his core group of fit players to deliver another professional performance and keep their championship momentum rolling forward.
