Rangers' Chermiti out for 'significant period' with ACL injury

What the report says

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti is facing a lengthy spell out after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian, BBC Sport Football reports. The 22-year-old Portuguese forward was taken off before half-time after crashing into advertising boards following a challenge, and the club later said he would miss a significant period.

The injury comes shortly after Rangers rejected an offer for the player, with chairman Andrew Cavenagh and manager Derek McInnes both referenced in the BBC’s coverage of the transfer discussion. McInnes said the club’s valuation had not been met, while Cavenagh defended the decision not to withdraw Chermiti from the match simply because an unsolicited bid had arrived. BBC Sport also noted reporting that Turkish side Galatasaray had shown interest.

Chermiti joined Rangers from Everton in September 2025 and has become an important option in attack, making 43 appearances and scoring 15 goals. The setback matters because it removes a key forward at a time when Rangers are trying to strengthen their squad and maintain their push in Europe and domestic competitions. More broadly, ACL injuries are typically serious and often require months of recovery, which means Rangers may need to adjust quickly as the season progresses.