Rangers forward Danilo shares social media image after being discharged from hospital
Rangers forward Danilo has been discharged from hospital, three days on from suffering a horrible head injury against St Johnstone.
Danilo clashed heads with Liam Gordon in the process of scoring for the Gers in their 2-0 win at McDiarmid Park on Saturday [16 September].
The 24-year-old was subsequently taken to hospital to undergo an operation on a fractured cheekbone.
In another update provided on his personal Twitter account on Tuesday evening [19 September], Danilo said: “Back home.
“The recovery begins, time to rest and heal. See y’all soon.”
Chance for others
Danilo’s daring in getting to James Tavernier’s cross for Rangers’ first goal against St Johnstone was admirable.
It came at a cost, as he is now out for the season. The exact length of his absence is unknown, however the Daily Record [17 September] claimed that it will be “several weeks.”
That should see us through till after the October international break, but the most essential thing is that Danilo takes his time recovering from his injury.
Unfortunately for the Brazilian, this means he won’t be able to capitalize on his goal in Perth, but his absence may make the heart grow fonder.
The hope is that the other attackers available to Michael Beale, including Cyriel Dessers, Rabbi Matondo, Kemar Roofe, Abdallah Sima, and Tom Lawrence, will step up and guarantee Danilo’s absence is not too long.
In fact, it provides an opportunity for someone to establish a claim as a sure-fire starter for Beale. Let us hope that one of those players accepts it.
