Naismith set for lengthy lay-off

Rangers forward Steven Naismith may not play again this season after damaging his knee in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Johnstone.

Chris Burke was also hurt during the game at Hampden but his ankle problem is not as bad as first feared.

The winger will definitely miss Thursday's Uefa Cup semi-final first leg clash against Fiorentina at Ibrox.

Allan McGregor, Lee McCulloch, Charlie Adam are injured with the latter two not expected to play again this term.

Goalkeeper McGregor has been diagnosed with "a significant ankle injury", after landing awkwardly during last week's 2-1 defeat at Celtic Park.

However, no timescale has been set on a possible comeback for the Scotland international.

DaMarcus Beasley remains sidelined as he battles back from knee ligament damage sustained in November but the USA winger hopes to return before the campaign is over.

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