Philippe Clement responds when asked if Fabio Silva is free to face Kilmarnock

In Rangers’ match against Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership, Fabio Silva might make his debut.

The Gers have already announced the signing of the 21-year-old Portugal talent, the Wolves striker joining the club on loan until the end of the season

The former Porto attacker was not available for the trip to Celtic Park over the weekend due to transfer registration regulations, but he is still in the running for the match against Kilmarnock.

After injuries to Danilo and Kemar Roofe earlier in the season, Rangers are severely lacking in the offensive department and are depending on Cyriel Dessers.

Philippe Clement on Kilmarnock Rangers boss and Fabio Silva When asked if Fabio Silva would be available to play against Kilmarnock, Philippe Clement answered.

The Portuguese striker had not yet trained with his new colleagues, according to the Ibrox manager, at the time of the recording.

The Belgian manager told reporters that he will evaluate the team before the game and make a choice, but he would not confirm if the £35 million striker would be playing.

“(Fabio Silva) didn’t train yet with the team,” said Philippe Clement. “We will see about availability of players and this and that.

“I need to see also after every game what is the situation with the players, so we will see.”

Whatever you read into these comments, they appear to suggest that squad registration will not be an issue for Rangers if they plan to use Fabio Silva in the match.

Rangers fans hoping for striker boost

Rangers fans will be hoping to catch a glimpse of the club’s first January signing under Philippe Clement this evening.

The Gers are set to welcome an on-form Kilmarnock side to Ibrox and the club will need all the firepower it can get if they’re to break Derek McInnes’s side down.

Even if he starts from the bench against Kilmarnock, Fabio Silva’s presence should cheer up Rangers as they recover from yet another Old Firm setback.

Since the game, Rangers and the SFA have been involved in some turmoil, which has brought attention to the appalling quality of officiating at Parkhead.

Additionally, Silva would be making his second appearance at Ibrox after representing Porto in a 2-0 loss to the Gers in 2019.

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