Injury problems mount for Gerrard as Jack is ruled out for a month

STEVEN Gerrard has suffered a fresh midfield blow amid fears Ryan Jack could sit out a month of crucial action for Rangers.

The Ibrox boss was dealt bad news last week when it was confirmed Joe Aribo had been ruled out for another six weeks.

And now Jack could be missing for a similarly lengthy period after limping off against Dundee United on Saturday with a calf complaint.

The Scotland midfielder was one of four Light Blues stars hurt during the 4-0 romp against Micky Mellon’s side, with Leon Balogun, Brandon Barker and Alfredo Morelos also picking knocks.

Morelos is the only one of the four to have travelled to Gibraltar for today’s opening Europa League qualifier against Lincoln Red Imps despite having suffered a nasty wound following Ryan Edwards’ challenge.

But Gerrard is worried his key midfield linchpin will be out of action as Gers face up to three crucial Premiership clashes in the run up to next month’s opening Old Firm clash at Celtic Park, with a potential date with Willem II in the next round of Europe also looming should they march past Red Imps under the Rock.

“Jacko will be missing for a few weeks at least,” confirmed the Light Blues boss. “We will have to take it day by day but we have had confirmation he’s got a calf problem so he will be missing in the short term.

“It’s difficult to say whether it will be two, three or four weeks at the moment.

“But he will certainly miss a couple of weeks.

“Brandon Barker is similar in terms of his scan on his hamstring.

“Alfredo trained fully with the group. I’ve just spoken to him after training and he’s fine and available.”

Ryan Jack has a calf problem.