Rangers talisman Kenny Miller will return to the playing squad for the first time since December 13th as the Light Blues meet Partick Thistle in the Premiership on Tuesday evening.
Manager Graeme Murty confirmed the massive boost in the pre-match press conference before Tuesday’s crucial clash, with Miller making his long-awaited return from an ruptured hamstring.
The 38-year-old veteran was injured in a Premiership match against Hibernian in mid-December, and has missed several key clashes as he has worked his way back to fitness.
The striker has played 15 matches for the team so far this season, scoring four goals and laying on four assists, and captaining the side on several occasions.
In his absence, summer signing Alfredo Morelos has led the line capably, and the Colombian is currently the league’s top scorer with 11 strikes in the competition.
Murty confirmed the news on Monday morning, as quoted by the club’s official Twitter account:
?GM: Kenny is back in the squad tomorrow and is available for selection. We have to make sure we utilise the squad well.
— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) February 5, 2018
OPINION
Miller’s return will be a massive morale boost for a Rangers squad low on confidence after a 2-1 home loss to Hibernian at the weekend. Tuesday’s match against Thistle is a good chance to put that right, with their opponents currently sitting in a lowly 10th position. Miller will most likely start on the bench for Rangers, with Morelos leading the line after heavy speculation linking him with a move to China. The Colombian has shown no signs of distraction however, with a good display against Hibs that was almost rewarded with a goal, only for him to be adjudged offside.