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Fabio Cardoso should use tonight to kick-start his Rangers career

General Views of Ibrox Stadium before the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hamilton Academical at Ibrox Stadium on August 6...
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The Glasgow Rangers defender looks set to return following a spell on the side-lines.

Setubal's defender Fabio Cardoso  during the Pre Season match between SL Benfica and Vitoria Setubal at Estadio do Algarve on July 14, 2016 in Faro, Portugal.

Following his tweet ahead of Rangers’ Scottish Premiership clash against Aberdeen this evening, it seems centre-back Fabio Cardoso is back in contention for the vital match, and the summer signing should use it as the catalyst that kick-starts his Gers career.

The 23-year-old has been side-lined following his broken nose and Rangers have lost their last two matches, with centre-back Danny Wilson coming under particular scrutiny.

General view of Ibrox Stadium ahead of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers and Hibernian at Ibrox Stadium on August 12, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

While the future looks bright for Rangers defender Ross McCrorie, Cardoso’s return could come at the ideal time, with Graeme Murty’s side preparing for a double-header against Aberdeen.

If the interim manager can lead his side to six points in those two fixtures, he will leave his role with his head held high and after a job well done. But for that to happen Rangers will need to be considerably sturdier at the back, with Cardoso vital to their hopes.

Rangers manager Graeme Murty is seen during the Scottish Cup Quarter final match between Rangers and Hamilton Academical at Ibrox Stadium on March 4, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Bruno Alves also has a significant role to play in the short-term, but Cardoso could be at Ibrox for the long haul if he proves his worth and Rangers need him to up his game as soon as he steps back onto the pitch.

Some Rangers fans were suggesting the Portuguese needed a break prior to his injury, but now his return could be just what they need.

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