Rangers Centre-Back Shortlist: McInnes Eyes Transfer Solution
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is facing a centre-back crisis after Ben Godfrey's injury. The 28-year-old Godfrey will be out for four weeks with a hamstring issue. McInnes must act quickly to find a suitable replacement.
What happened?
Ben Godfrey, the 28-year-old centre-back, suffered a hamstring injury during the match against Dundee United. He was forced to leave the pitch after an hour and underwent scans to determine the cause and extent of the problem.
Why it matters for Rangers
Godfrey's injury is a significant blow to Rangers, who signed him on a season-long loan deal from Atalanta. The centre-back has a history of injuries and fitness issues, and his absence will put pressure on McInnes to find a suitable replacement.
What comes next?
McInnes is reportedly considering a shortlist of centre-backs to replace Godfrey. The manager must act quickly to find a player who can fill the gap and provide stability to the team. Rangers are away to Aberdeen on 30 August, and Godfrey's return date is uncertain.
Rangers are away to Aberdeen on 30 August, and Godfrey's return date is uncertain. He may target this fixture as his return, but if not, then it could be Falkirk on 2 September. McInnes will have to decide on the best course of action to ensure the team's success.
Ben Godfrey is set for a number of weeks on the Rangers sideline. The 28-year-old was forced to leave the match against Dundee United just after the hour mark last Friday. At the time, there was no concrete information on the type or severity of his injury. Injuries and fitness issues have been a consistent part of Godfrey's career, and he's not played more than 12 games in all competitions for any single club since the 2023-24 season. Nevertheless, Rangers decided to take a gamble on him this summer and signed him on a season-long loan deal from Atalanta. Unfortunately though, injury has already reared its ugly head for Godfrey at Ibrox, and now Derek McInnes knows how long he's going to be without him for.
