Connor Goldson Rangers injury panic for Champions League swerved by Michael Beale as Livingston absence explained
dailyrecord.co.ukSidelined Connor Goldson has been rested ahead of Rangers' crucial second leg clash with Servette after picking up a knock ahead of facing Livingston.
The centre-back was a surprise absentee for the Scottish Premiership showdown at Ibrox with Leon Balogun coming into the heart of the defence to partner John Souttar for the showdown with David Martindale's men.
The 30-year-old played the full 90 minutes against the Swiss side in the first leg of the Champions League qualifier but Michael Beale has moved to calm fears that he will miss the crucial showdown.Ryan Jack also missed the clash in Govan after playing against Servette, and Speaking ahead of the clash with the Lions, the Rangers boss told the BBC: "Ryan had a bit of broken-up pre-season.
He played excellently on Wednesday and I was always going to play Jose Cifuntes today. With Kieran (Dowell) and John Lundstram on the bench as well I felt there was no need. "In terms of Connor he only trained two days before the Kilmarnock game after four months out.
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