Kemar Roofe in Rangers injury sweat as Steven Gerrard reveals twist of fate 'played into my hands'

Rangers could welcome back two crucial players as they prepare to host Ross County on Saturday afternoon. Midfielder Ryan Jack is set for a return after two months out while forward Kemar Roofe will need to pass a fitness test before his inclusion.

Scottish Premiership since his arrival from Charlton in the summer of 2019. The Nigerian, what the kids nowadays call a 'baller', has a deft touch, a wonderful hip swivel and all the talent to be a player of major significance in the years ahead.But with just four goals and a measly two assists to his name this season, he's not producing a level of quality in the final third that matches the level of his natural gifts.

Gerrard 's squad have coped well with a cluster of fitness issues in recent weeks with a number of stars at various stages of rehab. Ryan Jack has returned to full training following a troublesome knee issue and will soon be followed by Kemar Roofe after he missed last weekend's victory over Aberdeen.

Andy Robertson has never concealed his love for the club despite being released from the Parkhead youth setup as a youngster. And that's led to some split loyalties when the subject of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is brought up.

Alfredo Morelos is back with a bang and has challenged him to go and blast Rangers to the title. The Colombian international netted an impressive brace to sink ten-man Aberdeen and move the Light Blues 22 points clear at the top of the table.

Connor Goldson is certain a series of Rangers tweaks will prove pivotal in their pursuit of the title. The Ibrox side had a rare free midweek ahead of Sunday's trip to Aberdeen and Steven Gerrard has used the extra time with his players on the training field to make some subtle tactical tweaks.

Allan McGregor’ s age won’t be a factor in deciding whether the Rangers No.1 gets a new contract at the end of the season. But the Ibrox boss admitted he’ll have a heart to heart with his veteran keeper to gauge his thoughts on extending his stay well into his 40th year before either party makes a commitment to a new deal.

Steven Gerrard emphasises his squad have had "no success" this season despite establishing a 19 point lead at the top. The Ibrox club lead the Scottish Premiership and while Celtic have three games in hand they're odds-on favourites to take the title.

Juan Alegria is on the move ahead of his proposed transfer to the Premiership leaders. Steven Gerrard confirmed his interest in the FC Honka frontman last month but there has been little movement on that front since the winter window opened.

Steven Gerrard asked him to deliver a message to Tom Culshaw before recruiting the coach at Rangers.

Celtic at Ibrox without two key midfielders as Ryan Jack and Scott Arfield will be unavailable for the top of the table encounter. With two such important men unavailable it seems certain the boss will go with the Kamara, Davis and Aribo trio he used in victories against St Mirren and Hibs.Rangers have few similar concerns elsewhere and retain a clean bill of health in both defence and attack.

Steven Gerrard isn't bothered by Celtic's recent improvement as he warned "they're playing Rangers" now. After a difficult run of results both domestically and in Europe Neil Lennon 's side have won six on the spin, including lifting the Scottish Cup.

Steven Gerrard insists he's seen a huge shift in his squad's mentality as he shrugs off "nonsense" claims about previous collapses. The Ibrox club have the chance to go 19 points clear of Celtic when the pair meet on Saturday but fans are wary of previous slips.

Alfredo Morelos ending his three-month domestic goal drought is a confidence booster for the Colombian ahead of another attempt to break his Old Firm scoring duck.  The striker bagged the second with a cool finish in the 2-0 win over St Mirren after Kemar Roofe ’s opener which sent the Light Blues into Saturday’s derby showdown on a high as they maintained their 16-point lead at the top.  Morelos hadn’t scored in the Scottish Premiership since the 2-2 draw against Hibs at Easter Road back in

Celtic on Saturday. The Ibrox club hold a 16 point lead at the top of the Premiership but their title rivals have three games in hand.

Marco Negri believes a win for Rangers over Celtic will make it "impossible" for the Hoops' earn 10 In A Row. The Light Blues lead their Glasgow rivals by 19 points, albeit having played three games more, ahead of Saturday’s clash at Ibrox.

Steven Gerrard 's side establish themselves as one of just eight unbeaten teams. The Premiership leaders have dropped just four points all season and have a 16 point advantage at the top, albeit having played three games more than Celtic.

Steven Gerrard insists Rangers now have the guts to grind out vital victories in the title race. The Ibrox boss watched his side edge past Hibs on Saturday, keeping their adventurous visitors at bay after Ianis Hagi 's first half opener.

Hearts in the Scottish Cup quarter-final and admitted he's learned from his pain. The Scouser entered the press room still raw from Rangers ' shock 1-0 defeat at Tynecastle in February and admitted he needed "time to think" - comments that some felt suggested he was considering his future.

Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Rangers newsletter.Ryan Porteous is happy for Steven Gerrard to take out his frustrations on him...because it means he’s doing something right.The pair are set to meet again at Ibrox today for the first time since their war of words earlier in the season.The Rangers boss slammed the Hibs defender for his “cheap” post-match dig at James Tavernier after the sides drew 2-2 at Easter Road back in September.Several Rangers players refused to shake