Ryan Kent lasted only 45 minutes on his comeback for Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers.
Steven Rangers has revealed to Rangers TV that his decision to withdraw Ryan Kent at half time today was forced, not tactical.
Rangers were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Dundee, who played 71 minutes with a numerical disadvantage at Dens Park.
Kent, on loan at the Gers from Liverpool, made his first appearance in over month following injury, but it was cut short at the half-way point as Gerrard removed him for Glenn Middleton.
And the Rangers boss revealed to the club’s channel that Kent has ‘an issue’ and felt some ‘discomfort’ which forced his hand.
He said: “No he’s got an issue I think. We’ll have to check it out. We’re hoping it’s just precaution but he felt some discomfort so he had to take him off.”
This is a big worry for Rangers fans and Gerrard, given that Kent was only just back from injury, and the manager will be desperate for it to be a precautionary measure.
The 21-year-old has been immense for the Gers this season and the last thing Gerrard wants is for his star winger to miss even more game time.
The Ibrox side have a huge Europa League clash at Rapid Wien on Thursday, and of course the small matter of an Old Firm derby with Celtic in three weeks.
Not that Rangers need Kent for both games, but their probability of victory goes way up if he is involved, though time will tell how serious this knock is.
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