Youssef Chermiti faces a significant period out of action after sustaining ACL damage in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Hibernian. The 22-year-old striker collided with advertising boards following a challenge, prompting a club statement confirming his injury. Chermiti, who joined Rangers from Everton in September 2025 for a reported £20 million, has made 43 appearances (30 starts) with 15 goals.

His transfer marked Rangers' most expensive signing since Tore Andre Flo in 2000. Derek Mc Innes previously dismissed reports of Galatasaray interest, stating the club's valuation remained unmet. The manager emphasized Chermiti's potential and commitment to building a squad around key players. 'We're trying to build a team here,' Mc Innes said, adding, 'Thankfully, he's our player and that will continue to be the case.' Rangers aim to strengthen further while retaining their core talent.