How big a loss is Shankland? Tell us your thoughts

[BBC] Lawrence Shankland has been ruled out for up to four months - so how big a loss will he be to Rangers? The new skipper and striker's hamstring injury blow is particularly cruel as it comes just as he was hitting form following a slow start to his Ibrox career. Shankland's first seven Rangers appearances brought just one goal - a penalty at home to Jagiellonia Bialystok - two wins, a European exit and a heap of criticism as the Scotland international and Derek McInnes' team struggled. However, in the next two outings Shankland came to life, netting a penalty winner at Aberdeen then a match-winning double at Falkirk. As he joins long-term strike casualty Youssef Chermiti on the sidelines following his early withdrawal in Saturday's win over Motherwell, Shankland tops the Rangers scoring charts with four goals across all competitions. He also leads the way for the club in the Premiership with three, outperforming his xG (expected goals) of 2.48. Shankland was a clear focal point of McInnes' team. His seven shots on target in the league is the highest in the Rangers squad, same for his 14 efforts from inside the box. He ranks second - behind winger Djeidi Gassama - for total shots (15) and touches inside the opposition box (34), while he has the joint-most flick-ons (six) with Ryan Naderi and has won possession 10 times. Rangers fans, how big a concern is Shankland's absence? Do you have adequate cover in Naderi and new arrival Kevin Kelsy? Share your views here.
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