Rangers defender David Weir has little chance of participating in the important clash against Sporting Lisbon after reportedly falling ill on the eve of the Europa League match,
The Scottish club takes on Sporting Lisbon in the second leg of the Europa League Round of 32 and they are set to be without their inspirational captain David Weir for the match.
The Rangers skipper reportedly complained of stomach problem just hours after landing in Portugal and looks set to miss the tie.
His absence would be a major blow for Walter Smith's side as Sporting are already well-positioned in this tie, having gained an away goal during the first leg tie in Scotland which ended 1-1.
While David Weir could be a notable absentee, Walter Smith already has other injury problems with Lee McCulloch, Kirk Broadfoot and Stevie Naismith, Jamie Ness and Kyle Hutton all out whilst Nikica Jelavic is ineligible.
Rangers have always played with a traditional five-man defence in Europe and if Weir misses the tie, only Arsenal loanee Kyle Bartley and Sasa Papac will be the likely ones to be considered to fill Weir’s shoes.
The Rangers skipper reportedly complained of stomach problem just hours after landing in Portugal and looks set to miss the tie.
His absence would be a major blow for Walter Smith's side as Sporting are already well-positioned in this tie, having gained an away goal during the first leg tie in Scotland which ended 1-1.
While David Weir could be a notable absentee, Walter Smith already has other injury problems with Lee McCulloch, Kirk Broadfoot and Stevie Naismith, Jamie Ness and Kyle Hutton all out whilst Nikica Jelavic is ineligible.
Rangers have always played with a traditional five-man defence in Europe and if Weir misses the tie, only Arsenal loanee Kyle Bartley and Sasa Papac will be the likely ones to be considered to fill Weir’s shoes.
