Grezda could be available to start for Rangers on Saturday.
The international break has seen Rangers fans become aware that summer signing Eros Grezda can play in another position other than just out wide – and that could be bad news for one of his teammates.
The 23-year-old, who joined Rangers towards the end of the transfer window from previous Europa League opponents NK Osijek, is struggling to overcome injury and break into Steven Gerrard’s side.
However, during the international break, Grezda represented his country Albania in the UEFA Nations League against Israel and Jordan as a striker – away from his natural position out wide.
A £1.8million signing from Osijek, Grezda was brought into Ibrox by Steven Gerrard to replace Jamie Murphy, after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.
But little did Rangers fans realise is that the Albania international can also play up front, giving Gerrard another option when it comes to picking his side – which will need cover as they continue to fight on four fronts.
With Alfredo Morelos in excellent form 11 goals and six assists in 19 games this season, and Kyle Lafferty impressing on his return to Rangers from Hearts, Rangers have two in-form strikers.
Add Grezda to that, and Rangers have three strikers that all provide different options when leading the line. But as Grezda returns to fitness, Umar Sadiq’s chances of breaking into Gerrard’s side diminish.
Sadiq, 21, has managed three first-team appearances for Rangers, all coming from the bench against Osijek, St. Mirren and Kilmarnock. But he has turned out more for the Under-23 side and has been near ostracised by Gerrard.
There have been rumours that his season-long loan could be cut short, and with Grezda able to play up front, surely he will become completely surplus to requirements. Grezda’s versatility, then, could see Sadiq return to parent club AS Roma.
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