T.Buffelis will no longer play this season © EuroFootball.com

"Bad news shook Glasgow club - it turned out that goalkeeper Thomas Buffelis will no longer play this season due to a knee injury, and defender Steven Smith may not play for up to a month due to a thigh injury. The 25-year-old Belgian national team goalkeeper will soon undergo surgery and will not play until the start of the next season. Meanwhile, W.Smith may also need surgical intervention. "Steven may need surgery," said Rangers head coach Walter Smith. - This will be clarified in the coming days. If he undergoes surgery, he will not play for up to six weeks." "Rangers" will definitely have to do without both players in the upcoming UEFA Cup match against Tel Aviv's "Hapoel". The first match in Israel will take place on February 14."