Confirmed: 4 Rangers key players to miss game against St Johnstone due to injury, Clement drops Balogun and more update

Philippe Clement has provided an update on his Rangers squad ahead of the league meeting with St Johnstone on Sunday, February 18.

Leon Balogun is scheduled to return, however Rabbi Matondo will be out due to a muscular issue.

Because no other players have returned, Abdallah Sima, Danilo, and Kemar Roofe will all be unavailable for the Ibrox club.

Clement stated on the club’s Twitter account: “Rabbi (Matondo) has a slight muscle issue, which is why he was substituted at HT.

He got a scan and will miss this game; nevertheless, I believe he will return in the immediate future.

Only Leon Balogun returns after changes to his face mask, making him accessible for selection.”

Rangers must win to keep the pressure on Celtic.

Rangers are the clear favourites for the encounter against St Johnstone, knowing they must win.

Rangers, who are barely behind Celtic in the Premiership rankings, are eager to sustain their momentum and keep up with the title battle.

Their recent performance against Ross County demonstrated their attacking skill,

with an astonishing 43 shots on goal, indicating their desire to dominate matches.

With the chance to leapfrog Celtic with a win, the Gers recognise the importance of securing all three points.

Furthermore, their opponents, while defensively strong, have struggled toward the bottom of the standings,

making them an ideal target for Clement’s team to exploit.

Furthermore, their attacking assets, along with their recent play, make them clear favourites for the match.

James Tavernier’s potential effect from set pieces, combined with the team’s ability to score early goals, improves their chances of success.

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