Glasgow Rangers have now been dealt a fresh injury blow before they play Annan Athletic in the Scottish Cup away from home on Saturday evening.

The Lowdown: Hagi injury

Last month, Giovanni van Bronckhorst revealed that Hagi will be out for the rest of the season, after having to have an operation on his knee.

It was news that the Ibrox faithful did not take well at all, and now there has been a rather cruel update on the young playmaker's future recovery.

The Latest: Next season too

Speaking in his pre-game press conference ahead of the match, van Bronckhorst has now revealed a fresh update on the midfielder - Hagi will 'likely' miss the start of next season as well, as he continues his rehabilitation from his knee problem:

"Hagi is likely to miss the start of the season, hopefully, his recovery will go smoothly."

The Verdict: Big blow

It certainly is a big blow that Hagi will miss not just the rest of this season, but likely the start of the next one too.

He is clearly such an important player for the side, having scored four goals and supplied a further four assists in 27 games in total over all competitions this term (Transfermarkt).

He ranks highly among his teammates in terms of average shots, key passes, crosses and through balls per match in the Scottish Premiership (WhoScored), and without him they lack a true number ten.

Nonetheless, Teddy Bears supporters will now wish him well, and hope that he can back from his long-term injury in good shape to help them challenge on multiple fronts in 2022/23.

In other news, find out what 'worrying' Gers update has left this former SPFL man 'gutted' here!