Kemar Roofe announcement that he is leaving Rangers today another significant issue for club……

Kemar Roofe will miss Sunday’s Scottish Premiership match with Hearts after another injury setback; the striker’s scored one goal this season; Borna Barisic remains a doubt for the game at Ibrox

Philippe Clement aims to ‘rebuild’ Rangers striker Kemar Roofe with a longer-term look at the player’s fitness issues.

The 30-year-old has been plagued with various injury problems since signing for the Light Blues from Anderlecht in 2020.

Roofe stayed on the bench for the 4-0 cinch Premiership win over Hibernian last weekend, as well as missing the goalless Europa League draw against Sparta Prague on Thursday night, and will not be in the squad for the visit of Hearts on Sunday.

Clement did not reveal the specifics of the former Leeds forward’s problem, although he was reportedly sent for a scan on a groin complaint in September under previous manager Michael Beale.

“Kemar will not be available for the weekend, for sure,” said the Belgian boss. “Probably we need to rebuild.