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Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss the Old Firm game against Celtic after being admitted to hospital with an internal bleed in his leg.
The 31-year-old is now recovering at home and will sit out the William Hill Premiership clash at Ibrox on Thursday.
“Rangers can confirm goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss tomorrow’s Old Firm match with Celtic,” the club posted on their official X account.
Rangers can confirm goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss tomorrow’s Old Firm match with Celtic.
The goalkeeper suffered an internal bleed in his leg which required hospital treatment, but he has since been released and is recovering.
Everyone at Rangers wishes Jack a speedy… pic.twitter.com/9KG9YGrxDA
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 1, 2025
“The goalkeeper suffered an internal bleed in his leg which required hospital treatment, but he has since been released and is recovering.
“Everyone at Rangers wishes Jack a speedy recovery.”
Liam Kelly is set to deputise for Butland against Celtic.
Kelly’s only previous Rangers appearance since joining from Motherwell last summer came in the 1-0 home league victory over Dundee on December 21.
Rangers trail Premiership leaders Celtic by 14 points and are seeking to avenge a 3-0 league defeat at Parkhead in September.
Philippe Clement’s side also lost to Celtic in last month’s League Cup final on penalties.
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