The Scotland squad to face Cyprus and Kazakhstan was released this week, and it included Rangers’, Ryan Jack. The player has been on a great run of form recently and thoroughly deserves the call-up (WhoScored.com).
The 27-year-old midfielder was the only Rangers player to be included in Steve Clark’s squad. And while Rangers fans are likely thrilled to see that Jack is being recognised for his performances at a national level, there are many supporters who would rather see him rested during the international break. Some are calling for him to pull out.
Please just stay injury-free.
— Cairo (@Cairo1872) November 5, 2019
More than deserves it unlike some of the dross that keep getting selected, he should drop out though
— Paul Gibson (@paulgibson_7) November 5, 2019
Well deserved on merit, however, with number of games we have coming up and their importance to our season he should be nowhere near these meaningless matches. He should be resting up and not risking injury.
— Gogsie (@Ggoggsie) November 5, 2019
Can he pull out
— ° (@1872__c) November 5, 2019
Announce Jack missing internationals.
— Greg (@Gregbarmack12) November 5, 2019
Pull out son.
— Ibrox Loyal (@_IbroxLoyal) November 5, 2019
Some fans want him to fake an injury to get out of his international obligations. With a tough match against Celtic coming up in the cup final, the last thing fans want is to see Jack pick up an injury.
Announce Ryan Jack has pulled a hammy
— PC_Puddin_Smasher (@baw_jawz) November 5, 2019
I can see Jack picking up a knock this week.
— Cookiemonster (@cookemonster45) November 5, 2019
What do we think?
It’s great to see Jack getting the recognition that he deserves. Hopefully, he stays fit during the break and comes back as fit as a fiddle for Rangers. However, it is hardly a surprise that so many of the Gers are cautious about his recent international inclusion, considering that he returned from the international set-up in September with swelling to one of his knees after training with Scotland (The Scottish Sun).