Former England goalkeeper Jack Butland rushed to hospital with 'internal bleeding' over Christmas period as Rangers prepare for Old Firm derby clash with Celtic

According to the Rangers Review, Butland received medical attention on Tuesday evening following concerns over a "significant" internal bleed. He remained under supervision throughout the night before being discharged on Wednesday morning. Despite his release, the medical team has ruled him out of participating in the derby as he continues to recover.

This health scare comes during Butland’s second season with Rangers, a club he joined as a free agent in July 2023 following the conclusion of his contract with Crystal Palace. Prior to joining Rangers, Butland had a brief stint on loan at Manchester United during the second half of the 2022/23 season. However, he did not make any first-team appearances during his time at Old Trafford.

Butland recently welcomed his fourth child, just two weeks ago. His dedication to family was evident when he withdrew from Rangers’ squad ahead of their match against Dundee on December 21, opting to prioritise time with his wife and newborn.

With Butland sidelined, manager Philippe Clement will have to reshuffle his options in goal, turning to backup goalkeeper Liam Kelly to fill the void. They are already 14 points behind leaders Celtic and are in desperate need of three points to cut the gap at the top.