Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is a major doubt for Sunday's Old Firm derby against Celtic after being pictured on crutches with a thigh injury.
The 25-year-old has been the Gers' main goal threat across all competitions this season, scoring 19 times and providing eight assists in 42 appearances.
Morelos has recently been away on international duty with Colombia but he was unable to feature in either of their final two 2022 World Cup qualifiers after picking up a thigh injury.
The strike has since returned to Scotland where he has been pictured on crutches at Glasgow Airport.
🚨 BREAKING! Alfredo Morelos 'pictured in crutches at Glasgow Airport' in possible nightmare injury blow for Rangers ahead of Celtic showdown https://t.co/ryAmgFyTAI pic.twitter.com/4aALvLJkqg
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A statement from the Colombian FA read: "The coaching and medical staff of the Colombia Men's Senior National Team reports that, after performing medical examinations on player Alfredo Morelos, a muscle injury to his left thigh was confirmed, which prevented him from participating in the previous commitment against Bolivia and in the same way does not allow him to participate in the next match of the Qualifiers for the FIFA Qatar 2022 World Cup.
"For this reason, the striker is called off to begin his recovery work. We wish the player a good return to his club."
Morelos is now facing a race against time to be fit for this weekend's crucial Premiership clash with Celtic at Ibrox.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men currently sit three points behind league leaders Celtic with seven games remaining.
Oliver Thomas
