Rangers task v RB Leipzig ‘just got harder’ after ‘monumental blow’ – pundit
Aaron Ramsey will prove to be a bigger miss than Kemar Roofe when Rangers face RB Leipzig on Thursday.
That’s according to former Leeds United stopper Paddy Kenny, speaking exclusively to Football Insider after the club was hit with the double blow.
On Wednesday (27 April), Giovanni van Bronckhorst confirmed Roofe, 29, will miss Thursday’s (28 April) Europa League semi-final against RB Leipzig.
This comes after the Gers boss revealed on Friday (22 April) Ramsey, 31, will also miss the crunch clash.
Kenny insists Ramsey will be the bigger miss for the Gers when they kick off at the Red Bull Arena.
“Wow, I mean, that is a big blow,” Kenny told Football Insider correspondent Ben Wild.
“Roofe, yes he’s been in good form but Rangers do have other attackers who can contribute.
“Ramsey, you can’t replicate what he has in terms of experience. He has played at the very top level and he is someone who the less experienced players will look towards.
“I think losing Ramsey in that midfield is a monumental blow to that team it just got harder for them.
“They can still get something but they have to hope Ramsey comes back for the second leg.”
Roofe had been in fine form for Rangers since Alfredo Morelos picked up a season-ending injury earlier this month, bagging four goals in his last three games.
Ramsey has made seven total appearances for the Gers since joining the club on loan in January.
In other news, Rangers have told a player who signed a new contract last year to find a new club.