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Ibrox View: Rangers reality hits deeper as fresh image of ‘difference maker’ surfaces

Rangers are still hoping that Youssef Chermiti can return from injury as soon as possible. The striker joined the Bears last year in a £10million move from Ever

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 7:40 AM
Ibrox View: Rangers reality hits deeper as fresh image of ‘difference maker’ surfaces
Key Things to Know
  • A recent image revealing Youssef Chermiti's major knee surgery scar emphasizes the severity of his injury, Jacob Raw writes.
  • Chermiti suffered an ACL injury three games into the season and is predicted to return in late April.
  • Rangers rejected a £22 million bid from Galatasaray for the forward in August before his injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A new photo showing a prominent post-surgery scar on Youssef Chermiti's knee during a community visit highlighted the severity of his ACL injury, writes Jacob Raw. The 22-year-old Rangers striker suffered the setback just three games into the campaign under manager Derek McInnes, leaving him in a race against time to return before late April.

Raw questions whether the Portuguese forward will regain his previous explosiveness and form following the devastating setback. Rangers had turned down a reported £22 million bid from Galatasaray in August before the injury, but the writer notes that strike partners Ryan Naderi and Kevin Kelsy have stepped up effectively in his absence.

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