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Rangers selection headache as Shankland and Chermiti await returns

The big topic that many outlets are running with at the moment is that of a Rangers selection headache with Rangers’ firepower. As we all know, Rangers’ current firepower is Kevin Kelsy up top with Ryan Naderi behind him. Effectively…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:23 AM
Rangers selection headache as Shankland and Chermiti await returns
Key Things to Know
  • Ibrox Noise argues Derek McInnes faces a positive selection dilemma once Lawrence Shankland returns to fitness.
  • Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi have established a successful attacking partnership over the past two months.
  • Club captain Lawrence Shankland is projected to return from injury within the next month or two.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ibrox Noise argues that Rangers manager Derek McInnes faces an attacking selection dilemma with injured forwards Lawrence Shankland and Youssef Chermiti awaiting returns. The writer notes that current front pairing Kevin Kelsy and Ryan Naderi have excelled together over recent months, creating strong competition for places in the Rangers starting lineup.

While Chermiti is sidelined with a long-term ACL injury and unlikely to feature before pre-season, Shankland is projected to return within the next month or two. The article highlights that despite Shankland being club captain, McInnes must decide how to integrate him given the current form of Kelsy and Naderi.

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