Rangers boss Steven Davis has urged fans to be patient as the club awaits the outcome of a scan following an injury to Zak Lovelace.
The Northern Irish legend turned heads heading into the Premiership clash in Paisley by handing a first-ever start to the 17-year-old striker.
And Zak Lovelace rewarded his manager by playing a key role in the opening goal at St Mirren, with the young Rangers talent playing the cross which saw Ryan Strain handle the ball, give away a penalty and get sent off for St Mirren.
Minutes later, Zak Lovelace received a yellow card for a late challenge on St Mirren goalie Zach Hemming before injury forced him off the park just before halftime.
Replaced by Ross McCausland, the injury looked related to his hamstring and speaking after the game Steven Davis urged Rangers fans to be patient with any Zak Lovelace iissue.
Steven Davis: Zak Lovelace injury still being assessed
“Firstly, I thought he was really lively, bringing that energy, power and pace that we know he’s got,” said Steven Davis.
“He brought that to the game and was causing them problems, so I’m disappointed for him.
“It’s a bit of a double-edged sword for him today in terms of getting his full debut and then that happening.
“He says he’s feeling a little bit better after the game but until he’s assessed we’ll not really know the damage.”
Rangers signed Zak Lovelace on a professional deal following his time in Millwall academy south of the border and there are high hopes for the striker.
An England youth international who’d actually broken through at the Den as a 15-year-old, Zak Lovelace has been one of the stand-out performers in the B Team over the last few seasons.
Now firmly in the first-team picture, Rangers fans will be hoping Zak Lovelace bounces back from any injury quickly, with the match v St Mirren the striker’s 4th appearance for the club.
