Ex-England player not playing in Old Firm Derby due to hospitalization for "internal bleed."

Rangers' starting goalkeeper, Jack Butland, will unfortunately be unable to play in Thursday's highly anticipated Old Firm Derby against Celtic. The 31-year-old was hospitalized due to an unexpected internal bleed in his leg. While he has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery soon, the timing of this injury couldn't be worse.

The match between Rangers and Celtic is set for 3pm on Thursday, and Butland's absence will surely be felt. In his place, Liam Kelly will take the reins as the starting goalkeeper. Butland took to Instagram to update his fans on his condition, emphasizing the importance of accurate information. He explained that the bleed was significant and required medical attention, but he is now on the road to recovery.

Needless to say, this injury has come at a terrible time for Butland, who was fully focused on helping his team. Now, his priority is supporting his teammates and working on getting back to full fitness as soon as possible. He urged everyone to stick together and push on for Rangers.

Since joining the team last year, Butland has become a regular in the starting lineup. He was admitted to the hospital on New Year's Eve and was released on January 1st. The club released a statement confirming his absence for the Old Firm match and wishing him a speedy recovery.

This news adds to the difficult period that Rangers are currently facing, having suffered a defeat to St Mirren and a draw with Motherwell in their last two outings. Meanwhile, Celtic has been on a winning streak, with their last two matches resulting in 4-0 victories. This has given Brendan Rodgers' team a comfortable 14-point lead in the Scottish Premiership table.

Despite this setback, Rangers will have to regroup and put on a strong performance without Butland in the goal. The Old Firm Derby is always an intense and highly anticipated match, and Thursday's game will be no exception. Butland's absence will undoubtedly be felt, but the team will have to come together and give their all to secure a win.

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