An update has emerged on the fitness of Rangers central midfielder Ryan Jack, via an insider source...
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Close friend of Ryan Jack and former Gers star Greg Stewart has revealed that the midfielder is not too far away from being back in action for the club.
Stewart has claimed that Jack will be 'like a new signing' for the Gers and that he has heard the 29-year-old is closing in on his return.
“It’s been a difficult one for Ryan.
“He’s had a couple of problems but from what I hear it won’t be long before he’s back on the pitch. That’s great news - it will be like a new signing for the team, because we’ve missed him.
“Every team would miss having a Ryan Jack in their line-up as he’s got a bit of everything about him. He even chips in with a few goals, which is great for a midfielder. Once he’s back, it will be like he’s got a new lease of life and I can’t wait to see him out there again.”
Gerrard will be buzzing
Jack's last appearance for the Gers came back in February and he recently took to Instagram to post a picture of his muddy boots on the floor of what appeared to be a changing room.
His post left plenty to speculate over in regards to what stage he is at in his recovery, but these quotes from his close friend provide a better perspective as he has stated that Jack is not too far away from being fit.
Gerrard is surely buzzing with this news as it will be a welcome boost to his team in the coming weeks and months.
Jack adds another central midfield option for him to call upon in the Scottish Premiership and Europa League, which could make him feel like a new signing, as Stewart explained. It also allows him to rest and rotate his other options in that area of the pitch.
Back in 2019, the Teddy Bears head coach lauded Jack as a leader within the squad as he demands everyone around him to up their levels. He said:
“Ryan is an example for the rest of the squad because he never drops his standards, whether it’s a training session or a game.
“He knits everything together, he drives the team on, he demands from everyone else around him."
This suggests that Gerrard will love to have Jack back in contention to play as he could raise the standard of those playing alongside him and lift the XI overall.
Whilst you can debate his own merits as a player and whether, as an individual, he is better than the likes of John Lundstram, Steven Davis, Glen Kamara and Joe Aribo, his leadership - as explained by Gerrard - could be an immeasurable boost to the Gers.
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