BEN DAVIES is reportedly being evaluated for an injury issue as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side are decimated by knocks.
the Forest ranger The centre-back played 90 minutes in the 7-1 Champions League defeat to Liverpool last night.
But he reportedly took a hit and checked in with Ibrox medical staff this morning.
the athletic claims that Davies felt “muscle tension” during the heavy loss, but played through the pain with Connor Goldson already sent off in the match.
Davies’ defensive partner was unable to continue in the game after a nasty injury when he left the stadium on crutches, sparking fears of weeks on the sidelines.
Davies’ reported injury sweat only adds to the problems in Rangers’ defensive unit with Filip Helander and John Souttar already long-term absentees.
If Davies is unable to take part in the weekend trip to Motherwell, it could leave Van Bronckhorst with only Leon King at centre-back outright.
James Sands has been deployed at centre-back this season under Van Bronckhorst and could be an option to replace Davies if needed.
Otherwise, the responsibility could fall to John Lundstram, who once played centre-back in a back-four in a 2-2 draw with Motherwell last season.
The midfielder by trade has also featured in central defense on European nights but as part of a central three.
