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title: "Rangers: Gerrard confirms Scott Arfield absence"
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author: "jonathan radcliffe"
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published: "2021-01-01T14:30:11Z"
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# Rangers: Gerrard confirms Scott Arfield absence

**Steven Gerrard has revealed that Scott Arfield will be unavailable for Glasgow Rangers’ Old Firm clash on Saturday.**

### **Arfield out**

Arfield was forced off with an injury during the Gers’ 1-0 win over Hibernian on Boxing Day. That saw him miss the game against St. Mirren as well.

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The Ibrox outfit face Celtic on Saturday, and speaking ahead of the huge match, Gerrard has revealed that Arfield is out. He [said](https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/rangers-boss-steven-gerrard-assesses-alfredo-morelos-confidence-ahead-celtic-clash-and-offers-scott-arfield-update-3082010):

> *“The scan came back and we are just waiting on a few more opinions on it.*
>
> *“We’ve had one opinion on it and he will obviously be missing in the short term. He will definitely be missing for a few weeks, that’s for sure.*
>
> *“But in terms of the exact date or time, it’s very difficult to say right now. He will certainly miss the next two or three fixtures.”*

### **Big blow**

The Canada international has been a hugely important player for Rangers so far this campaign. In [20](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/scott-arfield/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/55291) matches in the Premiership, he has four goals and five assists, and it is down to performances like his that Gerrard’s side lead the Scottish Premiership by [16](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/scottish-premiership/table) points, albeit having played three more games than second-placed Celtic.

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Gerrard has previously said that Arfield [“epitomises”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxzcVp7UV3I) what he wants from his team, which underlines his importance to the squad. With Ryan Jack [also set to be missing](https://twitter.com/RangersFC/status/1343861012970287110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1343861012970287110%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.glasgowtimes.co.uk%2Fsport%2F18973962.gary-mcallister-provides-injury-update-rangers-duo-scott-arfield-ryan-jack%2F), the boss is dangerously thin on midfield depth, so any more issues to the likes of Glen Kamara or Joe Aribo could be devastating.

***In other news, [this Gers ace is set for a move south of the border.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/rangers-fc-transfer-rumours/rangers-josh-mcpake-set-for-january-loan-exit-to-harrogate-town/)***