The 31-year-old, who had been set to feature in Rangers’ upcoming Old Firm derby against Celtic on Thursday, has now been ruled out of the high-profile match.
According to the Rangers Review, citing the Mirror, Butland spent the night in the hospital after being admitted on Tuesday but was discharged the following morning on Wednesday. Though the goalkeeper is now out of the hospital, the club confirmed that he would miss the highly anticipated clash with Celtic at Ibrox. This news comes as a significant blow to Rangers, with the derby being a key fixture in the Scottish football calendar.
Butland, a product of the Birmingham City academy, joined Rangers in 2023 from Crystal Palace after a loan spell with Manchester United. Over the course of his career with Rangers, he has made 87 appearances across all competitions and was part of the team that won the Scottish League Cup last season. Known for his impressive reflexes and strong presence in goal, Butland’s absence for this crucial derby is a notable setback for the team.
While the full details of the injury have not been disclosed, Butland’s swift recovery and return to full health will be hoped for by both Rangers and his supporters. His absence leaves a gap in goalkeeping for the upcoming fixtures, with the club likely to rely on their backup goalkeeper until Butland is fit to return.