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Danny Rohl has been handed a selection headache ahead of Rangers‘ clash with Falkirk.

Ryan Naderi was forced off at half-time last week, after scoring his first league goal in Scotland against Dundee United.

The Gers would win 4-2 on the day, slightly bolstering their goal difference as they head into the split, but the conversation this week has revolved around the fitness of Naderi.

Rohl’s side travel to Falkirk on Sunday, knowing that a win would set them up well for the split, while the chance could be there to go top, with league leaders Hearts facing Motherwell on Saturday.

Rangers sit second in the standings, just a point behind the Jambos, and will aim to continue piling the pressure on once again before the short pause.

Ryan Naderi fitness unclear as Rangers prepare for Falkirk clash

Joining the club from Hansa Rostock in January, the towering forward has proven a real livewire up top when handed the chance.

Netting his first league goal for the club last time out, the German got his just reward after a string of tireless performances.

Though his fitness is the biggest topic heading into the split, with reports suggesting that Naderi has not been involved in any first-team training this week.

This gives Rohl a big selection headache going into the weekend.

After starting alongside Youssef Chermiti for a run of games, Naderi was given the chance to lead the line on his own at Ibrox last weekend, and he shone.

But it looks likely that Chermiti will now return to be the focal point up top this weekend.

Alongside Naderi, Bailey Rice will continue to miss the action, while Tuur Rommens is sidelined due to a muscle injury sustained in training.

Thelo Aasgaard put in a much better performance against Dundee United last time out, given a free role behind Naderi in the first half.

It would not be a surprise to see him continue in the side, while Bojan Miovski has proven pivotal off the bench either side of the break, despite proving inconsistent since his return to Scotland.

Rangers to give Hearts something to think about as split approaches

The simple fact of the matter is that Rangers must win this weekend as they continue to pile the pressure on league leaders Hearts.

While no silverware is awarded at this stage of the term, the chance is there to really give the Jambos something to think about over the short pause, before league action resumes on 26 April.

Having the chance to react to the results of both Hearts and Celtic, Rohl’s side could even find themselves top by the end of the weekend.

And while Derek McInnes’ side have remained unfazed throughout the season, losing grip of top spot could be a real wounder heading into the split.

With Rangers facing Falkirk away once again on the final day of the season, they must continue piling the pressure now as they look to make that day in May a famous one.

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