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Rangers boss Gerrard takes blame for Sakala’s injury ahead of Ross County trip

The Zambia international suffered a groin injury during the Gers' Champions League loss at home to Malmo on August 10

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has accepted the blame for Fashion Sakala’s injury which will make him miss his third game in a row.

Sakala is yet to return to action since he came off the bench as an 62nd-minute substitute for their Uefa Europa League fixture.

Ahead of the Gers’ league trip to Ross County, Gerrard faulted his decision to rush the Zambia striker into his quad after he missed their full-preseason training.

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“Sakala’s got a bit of a niggle in his groin.