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Matt Polster spotted in Rangers training, could he play after all?

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looks on during the Scottish Cup 5th Round Replay between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on February 20, 20...
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Rangers take on Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this evening.

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard looks on during the Scottish Cup 5th Round Replay between Rangers and Kilmarnock at Ibrox Stadium on February 20, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Rangers are back in action this evening as they take on Dundee at Ibrox, with Steven Gerrard looking for a third win in a row in all competitions.

With 5-0 wins over Kilmarnock and Hamilton Academical over the last week, Gerrard’s side have been superb since a disappointing home stalemate with St Johnstone.

Gerrard may still need to rotate some of his side though, and he thought that January signing Matt Polster would be unavailable tonight.

Gerrard told Rangers TV that Polster was a ‘big doubt’ for tonight’s game with a tight groin, seemingly ruling him out of contention.

That was a blow for Gerrard, as he admitted that he had plans to involve Polster against Dundee, but his injury problem was set to ruin those plans.

Intriguingly though, a gallery of training images on Rangers’ official website showed Polster in training on Tuesday afternoon along with his teammates.

Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster (2) celebrates after scoring a goal during the match between the New England Revolution and the Chicago Fire on August 5, 2017 at Toyota Park in...

Polster may well be fighting to play tonight as a result, and may salvage Gerrard’s plans to get him involved, potentially from the bench as cover for James Tavernier at right back.

The American has yet to feature since his January move from Chicago Fire, but Gerrard may have some renewed hope of utilising him against Dundee having taken part in training.

Chicago Fire defender Matt Polster (2) drives with the ball in the first half during an MLS soccer match between the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Chicago Fire on July 01, 2017, at Toyota...