Glasgow Rangers have no regrets about their choice to bet on Oscar Cortés, still injured

Last summer, the RC Lens lent Oscar Cortes for the 2nd time in a row Glasgow Rangersafter a first experience of 6 months truncated by an injury requiring an operation. A loan this time with a compulsory purchase option as announced by the Scottish club.

But the Colombian striker continues to have a string of injuries. Having just returned from several weeks in the infirmary, he was again absent from the scoresheet this Sunday for his team's 5-0 Scottish Cup victory against Fraserburgh, a 5th division team.

“The talent to bounce back”

For the Daily Mail, Rangers manager Philippe Clément, ex Monaco, returned to the situation of the Colombian and shows no regrets about the club's choice to bet on the ex of Millonarios: “ Yes, we still count on him. The injuries have nothing to do with those of last season. These are decisions made by everyone within the club and he has the talent to bounce back. We all know he has footballing qualities. He has the right mentality. He also has a good vision of the game. What is very important is to show composure. He showed all this. So I see no reason why he wouldn't have a good career here at Rangers », Commented the technician, sometimes pointed out by supporters for having brought the player back too quickly at the beginning of August. According to the Scottish press, the purchase option amounts to more than 4.5 million euros for a contract until 2029. Oscar Cortés has only participated in 7 championship matches this season, including 3 as holder. He also made an entry in the League Cup.