Rangers have been dealt a further blow after Fashion Sakala was forced to withdraw from the Zambia squad through injury.
The 25-year-old missed Rangers’ last two games since he limped off in the 84th minute in a 2-1 away loss at St Johnstone on November 6. But he was called up by the African side for their international friendly against Israel on Thursday with the expectancy that he would recover from a minor muscle wound.
Under-pressure Ibrox boss Gio van Bronckhorst has already had his fair share of injury concerns to contend with in the attacking areas this season. Tom Lawrence, Ianis Hagi and Kemar Roofe have been long term absentees while Antonio Colak also missed the last game before the World Cup break. Now Zambia team physician Dr Wesley Ngongo has confirmed Sakala will play no part in the camp and instead continue his rehabilitation in Scotland with Rangers.
“Basically all the players called into camp managed to report and are all in good health and ready to participate in the game against Israel,” Dr Ngongo said. “However two players, Fashion Sakala and Frankie Musonda haven’t been able to report to camp.
“But after further consultations with medical staff from their respective clubs it was found that they are both injured as a result they will not be able to participate in the upcoming games. We have been in discussions with both the players and their medical staff and together it was decided that the best course of action was for them to complete their rehabilitation at their respective clubs.”
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