The Light Blues defender was forced off during the Champions League hammering by PSV in Eindhoven to spark fears he could miss the first Old Firm of the season against Brendan Rodgers' men at Ibrox.
It is an area of the park that hasn't got as much depth as others with Ridvan Yilmaz also sidelined. Dujon Sterling came off the bench at the Philips Stadion but is naturally a right-sided full-back.
READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Graeme Souness reveals Rangers return offer 'wasn't attractive' as he outlines Celtic derby importanceRangers did the biggest chunk of their transfer business early in the window with the boss expecting a quiet end to deadline day. He added: "We recruited early in the window. There might be a loan for a younger member of squad but unless any late phone-calls not expecting movement. The squad is looking healthy and the average age has been lowered.
"I think we have seen a big step-up from [Rabbi] Matondo and the return from injury for Tom Lawrence gives me a lot of optimism. By the time we return from international break Lawrence should be ready to start games.
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