Rangers defender Filip Helander
Filip Helander is reportedly not expected to play for Glasgow Rangers again, given his long-term injury and contract situation at Ibrox.
The Lowdown: Rotten luck
Helander has had rotten luck with injuries at Rangers, having missed 109 games in total over the last three-and-a-half seasons, being sidelined since April of last year.
Michael Beale admitted in January that Helander could face up to another three months out, and with his contract up in the summer, the Gers have a big decision to make over whether to extend it or let him go on a free transfer.
The Latest: Played his last game?
As per Football Insider, Helander is not expected to play for the club again, according to ‘sources’ from the Light Blues and the player’s camp.
The Sweden international is thought to be one of their biggest earners, which suggests that the Teddy Bears would like to get him off of their wage bill.
The Verdict: Shame
It is such a shame to see Helander’s Rangers career hampered by injuries, and unfortunately with his contract up in the summer, it may be best for all parties to part ways.
Hailed as a ‘leader‘ by former Gers manager Steven Gerrard, he was a player that the Englishman rated highly, as Helander played 31 games in their title-winning 2020/21 season.
The central defender is capable of producing in the big moments, notably scoring the winner against bitter rivals Celtic at Ibrox in 2021, but with the likes of John Souttar and Ben Davies joining in the summer, Beale will feel that he is well-covered at centre-back, and so can afford to let Helander go.
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