Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss the Old Firm clash with Celtic after being admitted to hospital on New Year’s Eve.
The former England No 1 spent the night under medical supervision after suffering an internal bleed in his leg.
Now back home, the 31-year-old, who recently became a father again, has been added to a growing list of absentees for Thursday’s visit of Celtic.
A Rangers statement stated: ‘Rangers can confirm goalkeeper Jack Butland will miss tomorrow’s Old Firm match with Celtic.
‘The goalkeeper suffered an internal bleed in his leg which required hospital treatment, but he has since been released and is recovering. Everyone at Rangers wishes Jack a speedy recovery.’
Jack Butland, the former England goalkeeper, will miss Rangers’ Old Firm clash with Celtic
Butland also took to Instagram to say: ‘I’ve suffered a significant bleed to my leg that needed hospital attention.
‘Thankfully that’s now under control and will lead to a full recovery, hopefully sooner rather than later.
‘Needless to say, it’s come at an awful time and I was fully focused on helping us as a club.
‘The most important thing now is supporting the lads and focusing on getting fit again as soon as possible.’
Captain James Tavernier had already joined fellow defenders John Souttar and Neraysho Kasanwirjo on the sidelines, with veteran Nigerian international Leon Belogun likely to be rushed back after injury.
Butland’s absence will see Liam Kelly deputise in goal for only the second time since his summer arrival from Motherwell.
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