Jack Butland sends message to Rangers fans after devastating injury blow
Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland has taken to social media to support his side after missing out on their 3-0 win over Celtic on Thursday (January 2) due to injury.
Ianis Hagi opened the scoring with an impressive low drive from outside of the box that left Kasper Schmeichel in the Celtic goal with no chance.
Brendan Rodger’s side through they got the equaliser shortly after half-time, but Kyogo Furuhashi’s lovely finish was ruled out for offside.
Robin Propper finally doubled the home side’s lead just after the hour mark, capitalising on Celtic’s failure to clear their lines from a corner.
Philippe Clement’s side had relentlessly pressed Celtic throughout the game, catching them out and allowing Danilo to round off the scoring in the 81st minute.
Jack Butland watches on as Rangers secure a dominant win over arch-rivals Celtic
The English goalkeeper has been key for Clement’s side before the injury, starting all 29 of his games across all competitions, conceding 27 goals, and keeping 13 clean sheets in his 2640 minutes of action.
Butland watched on from the sidelines as Rangers earned a memorable win over Celtic, taking to Instagram to show his support.
Rangers’ win over Celtic sees them move within 11 points of their Old Firm rivals at the top of the table but this win could be the boost they need to change their fortunes after a frustrating start to the season.
Clement’s side travel to Hibernian on Saturday (January 5) for their second game of 2025, hoping to gain further ground on Celtic.
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