Rangers have received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Scottish Premiership clash with Hearts, as key defender Tuur Rommens edges closer to a return from injury. However, fresh concerns elsewhere in the squad mean Danny Rohl still faces selection uncertainty heading into one of the biggest matches of the season.
The Belgian left-back, who joined Rangers from Westerlo in January, has missed the club’s last two fixtures due to a thigh problem. Encouragingly, Rommens has now resumed full training with the first team and could be in contention for Monday’s trip to Tynecastle. His potential return comes at a vital time, with Rangers chasing down league leaders Hearts in the closing stages of the campaign.
Rommens has quickly established himself as an important figure since arriving mid-season, providing consistency and attacking support from the left flank. His presence would be a significant lift for a side that sits four points off the top with just four games remaining.
Head coach Danny Rohl confirmed that Rommens is back in training but stopped short of guaranteeing his availability. He also revealed that striker Ryan Naderi is working his way back from a muscle issue, though both players remain doubts for the upcoming fixture.
While there is cautious optimism around those returning, new concerns have emerged in defense. John Souttar is currently dealing with a knee knock, although he is still expected to be included in the squad against his former club.
Rangers head into the match under pressure following a disappointing defeat to Motherwell, a result that dented their title push at a critical moment. Rohl has made it clear that there is no margin for error as the season approaches its climax, describing the remaining fixtures as “four finals.”
Tynecastle is widely regarded as one of the toughest venues in Scottish football, and Rohl expects a fiercely competitive encounter. With both sides fighting for major objectives, intensity and urgency will be at their peak.
For Rangers, the equation is simple: anything less than maximum points could severely damage their title hopes. The possible return of Rommens offers a boost, but with fitness doubts lingering across the squad, the team will need resilience, depth, and near-perfect execution to keep their championship ambitions alive.
