Rangers January plans are being shaped as much by injuries and exits as by new arrivals.
Connor Barron’s knee injury has left a major hole in midfield, while other absences continue to test Danny Röhl’s squad management.
“We won the game on Tuesday, but we lost two players,” Röhl said.
“Connor is a big loss. He will be out around eight to 12 weeks.”
Barron’s partnership with Nicolas Raskin had become central to Rangers recent success.
“It’s not just the player Connor,” Röhl explained.
“The relationship with Nico was very special. They dictated the rhythm; they won a lot of balls.”
Dujon Sterling’s injury is less serious.
“Dujon could be available in two or three weeks,” Röhl confirmed.
However, Röhl admitted the pattern of injuries has been frustrating.
“Since I’m here, it’s a never-ending story,” he said.
“When you try to grow and make the same starting XI, then you have new injuries.”
There is some positive news elsewhere in the squad.
“Oliver [Antman] is back on the training pitch,” Röhl said. “Nedim [Bajrami] is in a good way. Nasser [Nasser] is back from the African Cup [of Nations].”
Joe Rothwell, signed in the summer, has also returned - but remains off the pace as he is linked with a return to the English Championship this window.
“Joe is back on the training pitch, which is a good part,” Röhl admitted. “But he’s not in the rhythm.”
With midfield numbers stretched, Röhl acknowledged the club may need to adjust its January plans.
“When you lose more midfielders, you have to think about what could be anything else on top,” he said.
At the same time, Rangers are actively reviewing outgoing options.
“Yes, I had some conversations with some players,” Röhl revealed. “Some players feel it’s not easy to be part of the regular squad.”
Several players are expected to be allowed to leave to rebalance the squad.
“Some players want to play,” Röhl said. “But we have to make sure we have a good squad. Otherwise, you have more problems.”
Danilo, Kieran Dowell, Rabbi Matondo, Clinton Nsiala and Bajrami are all reportedly available, with Lyall Cameron loan-listed – but Findlay Curtis WILL remain at Ibrox this window.
The aim is not just financial - it’s about creating space for competition.
“We need the right characters to help the group,” Röhl explained. “They challenge the players and understand how we grow together.”
Despite the uncertainty, Röhl is encouraged by the squad’s progress.
“We are not in a no-man’s-land anymore,” he said. “We are really involved in a race.”
But January, for Rangers, is about balance - managing injuries, trimming the squad, and reinforcing smartly without disrupting momentum.
“We have to be hungry, ambitious, but also humble,” Röhl concluded.