Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has confirmed that Ibrox new boy Nnamdi Ofoborh will be out of action in the “short term” after a heart issue was detected during testing.
The midfielder has yet to appear for the Light Blues since his move from Bournemouth this summer and Gerrard told how he will see a specialist, hoping he won’t miss too much action.
While Gerrard admits it is “disappointing and frustrating” his main focus is the player’s wellbeing as he hailed the Ibrox medical staff.
“I don’t think you’ll see him in the short term,” Gerrard told Rangers TV after the 2-2 draw with Arsenal this afternoon.
“Unfortunately something has flagged up with his ECG, which is the heart test. We’ve got top medical people here at the club now and we check all the players thoroughly from head to toe when they arrive.
“Unfortunately there’s been a bit of a red flag with a heart issue so he’s going to see some specialists in the coming weeks and we need to do more tests before we move forward.
“It’s disappointing and frustrating but we’ll have to manage and cope.
“The important thing is the player’s health, which we’ll obviously focus on first and foremost.
“Of course it’s disappointing and frustrating for the player but I spoke to him yesterday and told him to keep smiling and be patient.
“We’ll do everything we can to support him, get him in front of the right people with the right support, and hopefully he’ll be back before too long.”
Huge blow for Ofoborh as he looks to make his Rangers mark
The news that Ofoborh is set for a spell on the sidelines is a big blow for the Gers and the player as he looks to make his mark at Ibrox.
With the Light Blues short of bodies in midfield, Ofoborh’s arrival had fans excited ahead of the new season.
Hopefully, his problem isn’t anything too serious and he can return to action sooner rather than later.
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