Glasgow Rangers defender Nikola Katic’s agent Ives Cakarun has told The Daily Record that the Croatian defender is targetting a January return from his serious cruciate ligament injury.
Katic soon back in the fold
Katic suffered that horrendous blow during pre-season training, meaning he has not played a minute of football so far this term. As a result, the Gers were even forced to dip into the transfer market and sign Leon Balogun.
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However, it seems that he is ahead of schedule and could already be available at the start of next year. Cakarun explained:
“All is going well.
“We hope Nikola will be ready for January. It was a big operation, cruciate ligaments and both meniscus.”
Big boost for Gerrard
This is no doubt a big boost for Steven Gerrard and indeed the whole of the Gers squad. The one-time Croatia international played 19 of the 54-time Scottish champions’ 29 games in the Premiership last term, whilst Gerrard called him “outstanding” after the Gers’ 1-0 victory over Legia Warsaw last August. Since signing from Slaven Belupo, Katic’s stock at the club has continued to rise.
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Of course, he will need to be bedded back into the side after coming back from such a long spell on the sidelines. Gerrard, though, will be delighted to have another centre-back option available as he heads into the business end of the campaign. Katic’s return will feel like a new signing has arrived at Ibrox, and he could give them that extra edge as they continue to target a first piece of major silverware since 2011.
In other news, former Gers boss believes Gerrard will regret not signing this international.
